The first month of climbing season on Denali has seen more search-and-rescue calls than there are in some entire years.
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Colorado ski-mountaineer dies in Alaska Range crevasse fall
Mason Stansfield of Ouray, Colorado was ski-mountaineering with a partner when he fell into the crevasse on Monday afternoon.
After last year’s cancellation, Denali’s base camp manager prepares for return of climbing season
Last year, all climbing permits in Denali National Park were suspended.
State extends deadline to remove studded tires
The Alaska Department of Public Safety announced the extension Wednesday in response to continued winter weather.
Chalet guides help 5 ski to safety from planes stranded on Ruth Glacier
The same weather that kept the stranded group on the glacier kept rescuers off it. Fortunately, the Sheldon Chalet was just a few miles away.
Alaskans will soon need to dial 10 digits to make in-state calls
According to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, the reason for this change is a new federal act that will designate 988 as an abbreviated number to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.