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Mt. McKinley West Rib
Travel Details Travel Consultant RMI has partnered with Erin Rountree to provide our clients with comprehensive travel support. As an independent agent of the Travel Society, she has booked countless miles for adventure traveler's across the globe. We have been working with Erin for the last 8 years, and she is very knowledgeable about the travel needs of our programs. Please call (208) 788-2870 or email at etravel@cox.net. Air Travel We recommend flying into Anchorage Domestic Airport because of the convenience of flight times and lower prices. You will need to arrive in Anchorage one day prior to the trip start date. This allows you to be in Talkeetna the morning your program begins. Airfare should be booked to depart Anchorage one month after your arrival date. When you return to Anchorage, you can reschedule your return flight at the ticket counter or over the phone. Depending on the airline, a change of date penalty is usually charged at this time. We have found scheduling a future date usually works better than an open-ended ticket or missing an early return date. Travel Insurance
We strongly encourage everyone to consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance offers the best possible protection if you have a sudden, unexpected illness or injury prior to or when traveling. Check with the insurance provider for specific coverage details. If you have not yet purchased travel insurance, you may do so prior to commencement of the program.
For more information please visit one of the websites below, or
contact your local travel agent. Personal Medical Insurance We recommend that you purchase medical insurance for your expedition as most standard insurance does not cover mountaineering. International Health Insurance (IHI) provides coverage for annual travel or a single trip. For additional information including coverage, benefits and premiums or to book online visit International Health Insurance. Getting to Talkeetna Talkeetna, a three-hour drive from Anchorage, is our starting point for the expedition. We will arrange a transfer from Anchorage to Talkeetna at 4:30 pm the day before your program begins. If you wish to join this transfer, please arrive in Anchorage no later than 3:30 p.m. The shuttle price is $140 per person round-trip and is payable directly to Denali Overland Transport Co. at boarding time, personal check or cash only. We will stop at a grocery store in Wasilla to pick up any last minute items and perishable food for personal lunches. Climbers should buy a pizza or deli item for dinner while driving that evening. The team will arrive in Talkeetna at approximately 9:00 p.m. If you are traveling to Talkeetna on your own, and plan to meet the group for breakfast on the scheduled start date, please let RMI know in advance that you will not require transportation to Talkeetna. Lodging Our programs usually require a total of three nights in Talkeetna: two nights before flying on to the glacier, and one night after you return from the mountain. Weather and flying conditions can change the number of days spent in Talkeetna. Advanced reservations for lodging are recommended, and we suggest reserving rooms three months prior to your expedition. There are several different options for lodging in Talkeetna with something to fit every comfort level. The Talkeetna Motel is where all of our guides stay while in town. Their phone is (907) 733-2323. In the event bad weather prevents us flying to the mountain on schedule, you should have extra money for meals and lodging in Talkeetna. Resources Bass, D., Wells, F., Ridgeway, R. Seven Summits 1986Beckey, Fred Mount McKinley: Icy Crown of North America 1993 Bezruhka, Stephen Altitude Illness – Prevention & Treatment 2001 Cole, Terence The Sourdough Expedition: Stories of the Pioneer Alaskans Who Climbed Mount McKinley in l910 1985 Davidson, Art Minus 148: The Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley 1986 Houston, Charles Going Higher: The Story of Man and Altitude 1987 Mason, Gene Minus Three 1970 Michener, James A. Alaska 1988 Moore, Terris Mount McKinley: The Pioneer Climbs 1981 Randall, Francis Denali Diary: Letters from McKinley 1987 Selters, Andy Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue 1990 Sherwonit, Bill To The Top of Denali 1990 Sherwonit, Bill Denali: The Complete Guide 2002 Snyder, Howard The Hall of the Mountain King 1973 Stuck, Hudson The Ascent of Denali 1914 Washburn, B., Roberts, D. Mount McKinley – The Conquest of Denali 1991 Waterman, Jon High Alaska 1989 Waterman, Jon Surviving Denali: Accidents 1910 – 1990 |
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