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Alaska
Climbing
Author: |
Joseph
Puryear |
Routes: |
30
(click to see the complete
route list) |
Difficulty:
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Easy
snow, 5.8, A1 to steep ice, 5.11, A3 |
Pages: |
240
pages |
Format: |
Your
choice of Printed Guidebook, or
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Edition: |
1st
Edition, April 2006
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Whether
looking to climb Denali’s West Buttress or scale a wall in
the Ruth Gorge, Alaska Climbing is the book to take you
there. Author Joseph Puryear’s result of 15 years of Alaska
Range climbing and research is the most detailed information ever
for the region’s best climbs. Included are routes of all
abilities from moderate snow climbs to the difficult test-pieces
of the range. Each climb gets detailed photo-diagrams, in-depth
strategy, camping info, retreat beta, and first ascent history.
Detailed color topos and maps bring these climbs to life.
Read
Our Reviews...
"In
its careful selection of routes, in depth detail and clear and
precise advice Joe Puryear’s effort sets a new bar for
Mountaineering guidebooks." - Ian Parnell, Planet Fear
"This
guide is the first book to give really good details on the classic
routes and just became essential reading for anyone planning
a trip to the US’s most Northerly Statee." Read
the full review - Andy Saxby, UKClimbing.com
"The
SuperTopo guidebook you are holding will motivate you and help
select a climb. Use it as a tool to inspire and plan. May
the following pages allow you to unleash your inner quest for adventure." -
Conrad Anker
"If
the Alaska Range is on your list, this is your guide! Puryear's
vast experience backed with SuperTopo lead the way." -
Mike Gauthier, Author, "Mount Rainier, a climbing guide"
"Don't
leave home without it! Joe pulled together the legendary classic
routes and put them all in one easy to read book. It's my new tick
list for the Alaska Range." - Jared Ogden, Top Alpinist
"Rarely
do guidebooks offer such extensive first-hand knowledge. Joe’s
expertise clearly shows in the detailed route descriptions, photos
and topos as well as the general information and strategies for
climbing in North America’s alpine mecca." - Kelly Cordes, Senior Editor, American Alpine Journal
Read
a review in Italian by clicking
here
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Complete
List of Included Climbs |
Route Name |
Formation |
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Review |
Infinite Spur |
Mount Foraker |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 6, 5.9, M5, AI 4 |
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Cassin Ridge |
Denali |
40 |
Alaska Grade 5, 5.8, AI 4 |
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Ham and Eggs |
The Mooses Tooth |
18 |
V, 5.9, AI 4 |
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West Rib |
Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade IV, 60-degree ice |
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North Buttress |
Mount Hunter |
35 |
AK Grade 6, 5.8, A2, M5, AI 6 |
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West Ridge |
Mount Hunter |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 4, 5.8, AI 3 |
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Harvard Route |
Mount Huntington |
30 |
VI, 5.9, A2, 70-degree ice |
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Sultana Ridge |
Mount Foraker |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 3, 55-degree snow |
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Muldrow Glacier |
Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 2, 40-degree snow |
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North Couloir |
Mini-Moonflower |
13 |
IV, 85-degree ice |
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Southwest Ridge |
Peak 11,300 |
N/A |
V, 5.8, 60-degree ice+cornices |
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West Ridge |
The Mooses Tooth |
N/A |
V, 80-deg ice to main summit |
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West Face |
Mount Dickey |
N/A |
II, 35-40 degree snow |
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Shaken, Not Stirred |
The Mooses Tooth |
16 |
V, AI 5 |
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Southwest Ridge |
Mount Frances |
N/A |
IV, 5.8, 60-degree snow |
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West Face Couloir |
Mount Huntington |
N/A |
V, 85-degree ice |
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West Pillar |
The Eye Tooth |
23 |
V, 5.10c |
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Japanese Couloir |
Mount Barrill |
N/A |
III, 55-70 degree snow or ice |
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Southwest Route |
Mount Dan Beard |
N/A |
V, 60-degree snow and ice |
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North Ridge |
Mount Russell |
N/A |
III, 65-degree snow and ice |
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Lost Marsupial |
The Throne |
8 |
III, 5.8 |
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West Face |
Kahiltna Queen |
13 |
IV, 60-degree ice and snow |
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Goldfinger |
The Stump |
12 |
IV, 5.11a |
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South Face |
Middle Troll |
7 |
III, 5.8, 45-degree snow |
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West Face |
Mount Silverthrone |
N/A |
III, 60-degree snow or ice |
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Gargoyle Buttress |
The Royal Tower |
13 |
IV, 5.10a |
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North Ridge |
Mount Brooks |
N/A |
III, 65-degree snow or ice |
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Southwest Face |
Hut Tower |
10 |
IV, 5.11a |
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West Buttress |
Denali |
N/A |
Alaska Grade 2, 50-degree ice |
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Cobra Pillar |
Mount Barrill |
23 |
VI, 5.11, C1+, 50-degree snow |
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