The Beta

Guidebooks: Alaska: A Climbing Guide, by Michael Wood and Colby Coombs (Mountaineers Books, 2001); Alaska Climbing, by Joseph Puryear (SuperTopo, 2006)

Guide Services: Alpine Ascents International — (206) 378-1927, alpineascents.com; American Alpine Institute — (800) 424-2249, mtnguide.com; Mountain Trip — (866) 886-8747, mountaintrip.com

Equipment Shop (Anchorage): Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking — (907) 272-1811, alaskamountaineering.com

Season: Late April through May (with early May typically best)

Rack: Twin 60m ropes, ice tools and crampons, eight ice screws, full set of wires, cams to 3”, runners, and cord 

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