A climbing accident on Mt. Johnson in Alaska’s Denali National Park on Thursday resulted in one death and one serious injury. The two climbers, roped together, fell 1,000 feet while ascending the mountain.
Another climbing party witnessed the fall and alerted authorities around 10:45 p.m. They climbed down to the victims and confirmed that one had died, while the other had suffered severe injuries. The responders provided medical care to the injured climber throughout the night.
The next morning, a rescue team arrived, and the injured climber was airlifted to a hospital in Talkeetna for treatment. Unfortunately, the team was unable to recover the body of the deceased climber due to bad weather. The park rangers will try again when the weather improves.
The identity of the deceased climber is being withheld until their family is notified.
More About Denali National Park
Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Interior Alaska, United States. The park centers on Denali, North America’s highest mountain, and spans 6,045,153 acres, surpassing New Hampshire in size. Established in 1980, Denali Wilderness lies within the park.
The park boasts breathtaking views of Mount Denali and the Alaska Range’s highest peaks. Visitors can explore vast, untouched wilderness featuring braided glacial rivers, towering peaks, and tundra. The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and wolves.
Activities abound in the park, including bus tours along the Denali Park Road, hiking, biking, rafting, flightseeing, and guided hikes. For a more adventurous experience, visitors can opt for ATV tours or ziplining.
When planning your visit, note that the journey from Anchorage takes around 5.5 hours by car or 8 hours by train. Staying for at least two nights near the park entrance or camping is recommended to make the most of your visit. If you choose to stay at a lodge in Kantishna, plan for three or four nights. From Fairbanks, you can explore the visitor centre and nearby trails in a few hours, but overnight stays are still recommended.
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