#100 Climbing Denali: Tactics And Best Practices With Sam Hennessey

Join Evoke coach Mark Postle for a discussion with Sam Hennessey about all things Denali. Sam is a professional guide with extensive experience guiding and climbing on Denali, and in the Alaska Range.Learn more about Sam Hennessey here:www.sunwolfadventures.com0:00:00 Introduction0:02:20 Sam’s experience in the Alaska Range0:04:41 The remoteness of the Alaska Range and existing there0:08:44 Factors that create uncertainty during an expedition0:10:49 Alaska Range has unreliable weather forecasting0:15:39 Being flexible with day-to-day planning0:20:24 Summit attempts from 14k ft vs. 17k ft0:22:58 Underestimating cold and altitude0:24:36 Greater levels of energy expenditure unique to climbing in the Alaska Range0:26:11 Common scenarios resulting in failure to summit0:36:23 The necessity of training and practice on technical terrain0:41:03 A multi-year approach for success on Denali0:42:07 Limited bandwidth for skill instruction while on the mountain0:50:45 Logistical challenges on Denali0:52:45 Ways to reduce weight on Denali0:59:41 Heat exposure on Denali1:02:13 Best practices for descending after summiting1:04:17 Observations of unguided parties on Denali1:09:07 Efficient strategies for meal prep1:14:01 Thoughts on decision-making high on Denali1:23:48 Sam’s final thoughts about climbing Denali

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