Mount McKinley: The Conquest of Denali

by Bradford Washburn, David Roberts

North America's highest peak, Alaska's Mount McKinley -- also known as Denah -- rises majestically to a height of 20,320 feet. This book recounts the eventful history of the mountain, which since 1902 has been the site of some of mountaineering's supreme achievements. Coupled with these tales of adventure from two expert climbers are the stunning photographs of Bradford Washburn, who has conquered McKinley three times.

Genres: Mountaineering

208 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1991

About the author

Bradford Washburn was only 11 years old when his family rented a house on New Hampshire’s Squam Lake for the summer, he made his first ascent up Mount Washington and wrote his first book.

In high school, Washburn explored more of the White Mountains and at age 16 wrote a guidebook to the Presidentials, which included 39 of his own photographs. While still a teen, he hiked in Switzerland and wrote Among the Alps With Bradford, published in 1927.

Washburn studied geology and geography at Harvard and during his college years traveled to Alaska. After a not very successful attempt on Mt. Fairweather, Washburn realized that his greatest reward was not in the climb itself but rather in the science of exploration: documenting, mapping, and photographing what he saw.

Reviews

[J Layne]

I found this online while looking for a Fodor's Alaska travel guide recommended book-- Hudson Stuck's book The Ascent of Denali. Lots of pictures in this Washburn book, mostly black and white. Extensive Biblio at end with brief commentary on the books.

[Bob]

Completed 11-16-2013. Excellent book. Great pictures and stories.

[Ann]

this is not the book I wanted to record, the one I wanted can't be found on goodreads. The one I read was Bradford on Mount Washington. It was wonderful, written by 18 year old Bradford Washburn.