The Ascent of Denali


Read by Phil Schempf

(4.3 stars; 21 reviews)

The story of the First Ascent of Denali by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper and Robert Tatum in 1913, recorded in celebration of the restoration of the mountain's original name. ( summary by Fritz) (4 hr 27 min)

Chapters

Preface 9:43 Read by Phil Schempf
Preparation and Approach 30:06 Read by Phil Schempf
The Muldrow Glacier 38:06 Read by Phil Schempf
The Northeast Ridge 36:48 Read by Phil Schempf
The Grand Basin 17:01 Read by Phil Schempf
The Ultimate Height 34:20 Read by Phil Schempf
The Return 33:00 Read by Phil Schempf
The Height of Denali, with a Discussion of the Readings on the Su… 27:03 Read by Phil Schempf
Explorations of the Denali Region and Previous Attempts at its As… 30:03 Read by Phil Schempf
The Names Placed upon the Mountain by the Author 11:20 Read by Phil Schempf

Reviews

Excellent Story!


(5 stars)

This is one of the best stories I’ve listened to on Libravox. It is especially well narrated. You don’t have to be a mountain climber, I am not, to appreciate the inner strength and drive to accomplish such a feat. It’s interesting how the natives helped the two men who made the final ascent