The Ascent of Denali
Hudson Stuck
Read by Phil Schempf
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!
jenniebrown
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