RMI and Whittaker Mountaineering Gear Guides Mount McKinley Expedition | Page 2

Dear Climber,\r\n\r\nWelcome to Denali, The Great One! An expedition to Mount McKinley is truly an experience of a lifetime. At 20,320’, it is the highest peak in North America and one of the continental seven summits. This three week expedition has all the elements of a full scale Himalayan trip and is an absolutely classic mountaineering adventure; we look forward to climbing with you! \r\n\r\nClimbers know that efficiency is key to enjoying adventures in the mountains. In addition to all of the training you are doing, part of the preparation for your climb is making sure that you have the proper gear. The right equipment choices provide an added degree of comfort and safety, allowing you to focus on the climb and enjoy the experience.\r\n\r\nPreparing for a McKinley expedition takes a lot of work. Training will require a lot of your time and pulling together all the right gear and clothing can be time consuming as well. There are a lot of options when it comes to outdoor products and navigating all the choices can be overwhelming. That is why we created this Gear Guide to help simplify the outfitting process. On the following pages we share our philosophy, tips and advice, and specific functions and features of each equipment item listed for the RMI Denali trip, We also identify the products that we believe are the “best in class” and ideal for climbing McKinley. \r\n\r\nGuiding climbers on Mt. Rainier since 1969 and Mount McKinley since 1975 has given us a pretty good idea about what works and what doesn’t up on the mountain. As your guides, we commit to helping you prepare before the trip just as much as we commit to professional –quality guiding once your climb begins.