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Hiking & Mountain Climbing in Alaska


The Camping & Hiking Gear Store
Shop for all the stuff you need, from many of the top stores.

AKTrailhead
A quick reference for various hikes throughout south central Alaska, with access and trail descriptions as well as photos from each trail.

Alaska Alpine Club
Information "about the club, about the Ski Mountaineering class it conducts, as well as give you some idea of what mountaineering in Alaska is like."

Alaskan Alpine Club
A site for "non-standard stuff about mountain climbing" - great stories and photos about what climbing in Alaska can do for (and to) your head!

Alaska's Mountain Magazine
This site has a wide range of desination, gear and technical information, and stories about climbing and environmental issues in Alaska.

Alaska Mountain Rescue Group
As well as membership and contact information, there is a look at legal issues in SAR work, and a comprehensive glossary of mountain rescue terms.

Alaska Volcano Photos
Hundreds of photos of over 30 volcanoes in the state.

The Chilkoot Trail
A 3-part series (plus a photo album) describing 5 days following the footsteps of the stampeders in May 1998.

Climbing in Alaska
Guillaume Dargaud has posted some great photos of climbs on Denali and Mt. Hunter, as well as some good Alaska humor.

Denali
Links to all the best sites that deal with "the mountain formerly known as Mt. McKinley, Alaska" are here. Cooltan Tan-Through Swimwear

Iditarod National Historic Trail
Lots of information about this trail system that stretches (including side and connecting trails) some 2,400 miles through Alaska.

Mt. Foraker
Climbing stats and some great photos from a 1997 ascent via the Sultana Ridge route.

Mountaineering Club of Alaska
Information on the club, their 8 mountain huts, stuff for sale and more.

Nude Hiking in Alaska & the Yukon
The summers may be short, but many people enjoy being out in "bare country".

Peakware
Basic information about mountain ranges and major peaks throughout Alaska.

The Ultimate Hike
A fairly lengthy journal (with photos) describing Dick and Leona Postma's 1997 adventure on the Chilkoot Trail.

Valdez Ice
A guide to ice climbing in the Valdez area.


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