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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOUNT MCKINLEY

Mount McKinley is nestled in Alaska’s famous Denali National Park, which lies 130 miles north-northwest of Anchorage and 170 miles southwest of Fairbanks. Each year an average of 1,275 people attempt to reach the mountain’s summit and approximately 14 climbers a year find themselves in serious trouble and need to be rescued.

Before you attempt to take on this marvellous adventure, there are a few things you should know about Mount McKinley.

THE MOUNTAIN HAS TWO NAMES

In 1896, William Dickey, a gold prospector, dubbed the mountain Mount McKinley in honor of President William McKinley. However, the Athabascan natives of the area have long called the mountain Denali – meaning “The Great One.” Over the years there have been many efforts to return the mountain to its original name, Denali.

The national park that serves as the home for the mountain was established in 1917 as Mount McKinley National Park. In 1980 the name of the park was changed to Denali National Park and Preserve. The official name of the mountain, though, remains Mount McKinley.

MOUNT MCKINLEY IS THE CENTERPIECE OF DENALI NATIONAL PARK

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Denali National Park is home to nearly 12,000 lakes. Glaciers cover around one-sixth of the park, which covers roughly one million acres. More than forty of the glaciers in the park are named, leaving tens of thousands of glaciers unnamed. Some extend from 800 feet above sea level and reach as high as 19,000 feet. Explore the beauty and wildlife of this vast landscape on a  Denali National Park tour .

THE TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN NORTH AMERICA

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Mount McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America standing at 20,232 feet above sea-level. Of the Seven Summits (each of the seven continent’s highest mountains), it ranks third highest. A mountain is measured from base to peak, but when sea level is factored into the equation a geographically “high” mountain may not be as “tall” as a mountain, which is at a lower elevation. Such is the case here. The highest mountain (measured from the top to sea level) is Mt. Everest.

REACHING THE SUMMIT IS AN EPIC CHALLENGE

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The severe cold and treacherous glaciers are not the only challenges that climbers have when trying to reach the summit of Mount McKinley. Located at 63 degrees north and 151 degrees west – this far northern latitude causes the area to have an extremely low barometric pressure.

This effect is even more pronounced on Mt. McKinley than on other high mountains in the world. Only about 50 percent of people who attempt to reach the summit are successful.  If you want to face the ultimate challenge of this massive mountain, the experts say the best months to do so are April, May, and June.

ITS CLIMATE IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART

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The weather on Mount McKinley’s peak can be a frigid -75 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -118 degrees Fahrenheit. These harsh temperatures can freeze a human being in a matter of seconds. Snow and glaciers cover the entire top half of the mountain. A weather station is positioned at 18,700 feet on the mountain and constantly records temperatures and the mountain’s climate.

Mount McKinley is Mother Nature at her finest, but also at her harshest and least forgiving. Come experience a thrill like no other and truly feel alive as we explore Denali National Park on this  5 Day Alaskan Wildland Adventure .

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Comfort at the foot of denali, only at our exclusive alaska lodge.

One of our most popular lodges in Alaska, Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®, is only 40 miles from Denali and two hours south of the entrance to Denali National Park. From the Great Room in the main lodge, admire the tallest peak in North America. Or enjoy local cuisine, adventures and activities — all at this remote Alaska lodge offering a true wilderness retreat.

Alaska Lodge Amenities & Activities

Our Alaska wilderness lodges combine the conveniences of home with the unique experiences found only in Alaska. Discover the unique experiences this lodge offers.

High above the trees surrounding your Alaska lodge you’ll find the treehouse, donning unobstructed views of Denali and the Alaska Range. After sharing the construction and design on a recent season of Animal Planet’s  Treehouse Masters , we are excited to invite guests to delight in the surroundings from the deck, admire the rustic interior and partake in expert-crafted activities.

Explore what Alaska has to offer while reveling in the comforts of home with our unique Alaska wilderness lodge amenities. Grab a coffee from the espresso bar, then relax fireside in the main lodge. Head outside and roast marshmallows, or take a dip in the hot tub. Be sure to visit former bush pilot Cliff Hudson’s restored plane on site and hear stories of the climbers he used to fly directly to Denali.

Our lodges in Alaska bring the history and culture of the Great Land directly to you. Attend a photosymphony show of the Aurora Borealis set to classical music, or spend the afternoon learning about the park from Denali State Park naturalists. In the treehouse, enjoy birch syrup-tasting parties or test your knowledge during Denali-themed trivia.

Travel through the wilderness with our one-of-a-kind Alaska lodge excursions. Take a seaplane through the Great Gorge, and venture into the remote backcountry for the ultimate Denali hike. Horseback ride through trails with a knowledgeable guide, and pan for gold during a narrated tour of a historical mining area. Or land on a glacier, by plane or helicopter, for a hike that only those lucky enough get to experience.

Dining Options at Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge®

In your Alaska wilderness lodge, find a variety of eateries serving up fresh fare and unrivaled views of Denali. From wild-caught crab to craft beers, there’s something for everyone.

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For an elegant taste of the Great Land, visit North Fork Restaurant at our Alaska wilderness lodge for breakfast or dinner. Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience while savoring regional favorites like fresh-caught seafood and dry-aged steaks.

Dine amidst real artifacts from expeditions that ascended Denali over the decades. Feel inspired with every bite of comfort food and decadent dessert at this unique Alaska lodge restaurant. For the adventurous, try a bite of Reindeer Meatloaf, a local favorite.

Enjoy a craft cocktail, a fine glass of wine or a local craft beer from the cozy bar at our Alaska wilderness lodge. Relax after a long day of adventuring and grab a quick bite from our well-rounded bar menu, all while enjoying the company of friends, loved ones and your fellow travelers.

Grab a quick bite, fresh pastry or specialty coffee to kickstart your morning from the full-service espresso bar in our Alaska wilderness lodge.

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Mt. McKinley Air Tour

On this popular air tour, you will experience the regal mountains that surround  Mt. McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America.  Travel over the Matanuska and Susitna Valley with the Susitna River and its tributaries below.  Fly within six miles of McKinley's 20,320 ft. summit.  On clear and calm days, you will fly completely around McKinley.  You can be at the 8,000 foot level while Mt. McKinley soars another 12,300 feet above you!  You'll view vast quantities of glaciers, ice falls and crevasses that seem endless.  View the Kahiltna Glacier and the Ruth Glacier with its Great Gorge, at over 9,000 feet it is the worlds deepest.  On the eastern side of McKinley, you will fly over the Don Sheldon Memorial Amphitheater, the largest natural amphitheater in the world.  You may catch sight of mountain climbers on the glaciers making their way up and down the mountain on the extensive south face of Mt.McKinley.  A camera is a must! This is a fabulous trip.  Your memories of the glorious scenery will last a life time!! 

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Unique Volcano Air Tour

Do you want to see something different?  Don't want to do the same tour as everyone else? Want to see something Unique, Special and Customized Just for You?

You have a choice!  Spernak Airways can do a Custom Fight Tour!  We can fly you to a volcano that last erupted on 27 June 1992. Fly to the west side of Cook Inlet and see the Alaska Range with Mount Spurr, the highest post-caldera volcano! See Eagles flying, Seals resting on the shores of the rivers off the west side of Cook Inlet and the occasional Moose or Bear wondering the area.  Beluga Whales can be seen when one of the 5 species of Salmon are running.  Mount Redoubt and Mount Iliamna, both considered active volcanoes, will be seen in the distance to the South on a clear day. To the North you will get a glimpse of Mt. McKinley & Foraker in the distance.  Fly by glaciers, view salmon streams and the magnificent Alaskan scenery. Not the usual Flight Seeing Tour.  See the wilds of Alaska on your very own Custom Tour!

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Knik Glacier

This is the perfect Air Tour thru Anchorage’s back yard for those who want to experience the maximum amount of scenery and wildlife in a minimum amount of time. Bringing a camera on this scenic Alaskan adventure is a must; you never know what new sights you'll see.  Plan on seeing spectacular mountain scenery with high alpine glaciers. You may catch sight of Moose, Bear, Mountain Goat and Dall Sheep on your  flight.  Fly along the Chugach Mountains to visit the glaciers that surround the Anchorage area. Then fly over Colony Glacier to Lake George where it spills into the winding Knik Glacier Gorge. There you will view the breath taking blue ice of the expansive Knik Glacier.  Your pilot will to give you first-rate picture-taking opportunities on a low level flight over the broad Knik valley.  On a clear day, majestic Mt. McKinley appears to the Northwest. You will view the Anchorage Bowl with the Alaskan Range as a backdrop and see the mountain called the "Sleeping Lady".  

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Prince William Sound

Prince william sound is a magnificent region with over fifteen thousand square miles of fjords and inlets, dozens of tidewater glaciers and rugged mountain peaks rising from the sea. see incredible waterfalls. it is possible to see over 30  glaciers on your tour. experience wildlife along the way such as moose, bears, mountain goats and dall sheep.  the sound's clear sea waters produce a rich marine life. catch a glimpse of humpback or killer whales, seals, eagles, sea lions and playful otters. fly past the knik, colony, and george glaciers.  then you’ll descend into the college fjord to get our first glimpses of the tidal glaciers that calve into the fjords of prince william sound.  as you start to look for whales, sea lions, seals, and sea otters, you will arrive at the columbia glacier. as you fly over the columbia you will view the massive movement of the glacier with countless crevasses opened up by the expansion of the ice. for the return to anchorage, many whales may be spotted along the way as they follow the salmon that are heading for their spawning grounds. witness many fishermen and boats working their nets. as you pass whittier and arrive in turnagain arm be sure to look for the alyeska ski area, famous for its world-class skiing. you will soon see the city of anchorage unfold ahead, becoming  a trip you will always remember  , approximate time 2 hours    .

Going Fishing?

Are you going on that great Alaska fishing advnture?  Spernak Airways help to coordinate your flights with local lodges to make your Alaskan Fishing Experience one you will remember. While we do not provide that perfect day on the river or lake, we can assist with flights to local lodges.  Please contact us for more information or if we can arrange a flight for you!

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Denali (Mt. McKinley) is one of the most spectacular alpine areas in the world. The view is great from the road look-out, but you have to fly into Denali to see the incredible alpine area surrounding the summit. Our Denali flightseeing tour lets you see it all! You will fly all the way around Denali. This flight will leave Talkeetna and start climbing for Base Camp. On the way, you will fly by the Tokosha Mountains, the “Toe of the Tok” and Little Switzerland.

Your optic nerves shift into high gear after you fly through One Shot Pass and into an Alpine world where everything is so huge that it is impossible to grasp the scale and size. Distances are warped! We’ll fly over Base Camp which is nestled down in the South East Fork  of the Kahiltna Glacier between the Summits of Foraker and Denali. During climbing season (peak May and June) you will be looking at a continuous stream of climbers on there long effort to climb Denali. Continuing around Denali, we fly over Kahiltna Pass to the North Side. The Wickersham Wall,  the tallest continuous vertical rise in the world, dominates here. We’ll fly up the Muldrow glacier for the Traleika Col to cross back over to  the South Side. The incredible terrain never lets up as we descend into the Don Sheldon Amphitheater. We will fly out of this alpine area through the Ruth Gorge, following the glacier down to the surprise Ruth Geyser.

The largest mountain in North America, Denali has a larger bulk and rise than Mount Everest. Although the summit of Everest is higher at  29,029 feet (8,848 m), it sits on the Tibetan Plateau at about 17,000 feet (5,200 m), giving it a real vertical rise of a little more than 12,000 feet (3,700 m). The base of Denali is roughly 2,000 feet (610 m), giving it an actual rise of 18,000 feet (5,500 m).

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Denali Square is the bustling center of our very own McKinley Chalet Resort. Here, you can share a meal and good times at Karstens Restaurant; stroll the boardwalk and visit our artists-in-residence cabin; shop for handcrafted local goods; enjoy the Music of Denali at the Gold Nugget Saloon; or gather around the evening campfire and make s’mores under the open sky.

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CHICAGO — Spend the weekend exploring West Loop on a local author’s running tour, shopping local at Handmade Market and sipping on bubbles at Uncorked Wine Festival.

Neighbors can also explore the local arts scene with a “too-close-for-comfort” sci-fi play by Raven Theatre, a jazz show by a local quartet in Hyde Park and a new queer art exhibit and drag show at Co-Prosperity in Bridgeport.

Here’s a roundup of 15 things to do in Chicago this weekend:

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7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday

Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St.

This sci-fi story “in the too-close-for-comfort future” follows Giselle, an environmental justice organizer, and her billionaire baby brother Elon. The two are, unsurprisingly, at odds. This play grapples with the climate crisis, political divisions within families, what defines humanity and “what we’ll do when time runs out.” The Sunday show will also feature a special 20-minute talkback after the show with Artistic Director Sarah Slight and the Edgewater Environmental Coalition’s Renee Patton. Tickets are $15 for students and $45 for general admission. Buy them here .

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The Strokes Concert

7 p.m. Friday

Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave.

Catch a special show by The Strokes Friday night with special guests Beach Bunny and NNAMDÏ. The Grammy Award-winning rock band is playing to support Illinois 7th Congressional candidate Kina Collins . Tickets are available online .

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‘Liaison’ With Chicago Tap Theatre

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday

The Den Theatre, 1331. N. Milwaukee Ave.

“Liaison” is an international exploration of tap dance featuring three critically acclaimed dance companies: Chicago Tap Theatre, Tapage and Tap Olé. Tickets start at $25 online . There will also be a gala immediately after Sunday’s performance, with special guests, appetizers, drinks and more. Tickets are $125 for the gala or $145 for both the gala and the show.

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Rail Rangers South Shore Train Program

8:40 a.m.-2:39 p.m. Saturday

Meet at Millennium Station, 151 N. Michigan Ave.

The Midwest Rail Rangers are taking a trip to the South Shore of Indiana, where riders can learn about South Side sights and see the historic steel-making area of Northwest Indiana, Indiana Dunes National Park plus La Porte and St. Joseph Counties. All riders must purchase a valid train ticket, and they can hop on or off at various locations along the route. Riders will be bused between the national park and the Gary Metro Station.

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West Loop Running Tour

9-11:15 a.m. Saturday

850 W. Adams St.

Explore West Loop and learn all about its history with Chicago author Connie Fairbanks, a longtime West Loop resident and writer of “Chicago’s West Loop: Then and Now.” While going on an easy-paced run through the neighborhood, attendees will dive into its history from the mid-1800s to modern day, learning all about prominent buildings, people, organizations, factories and more.

After the run, attendees can keep the party going at Madison Street Books, 1127 W. Madison St., for a Q&A with light bites and a chance to buy Read & Run merch and Fairbanks’ book. Sign up for $15-25 online .

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Between The Pages Literacy Event

Noon-3 p.m. Saturday

Mandrake Park field house, 3858 S. Cottage Grove Ave.

Celebrate the joy of reading with book readings, signings, giveaways, conversations with authors and more. There will also be a DJ. This family-friendly literacy event is hosted by local nonprofit The Healing Academy . Sign up for free online .

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Handmade Market

Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday

Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave.

Shop from dozens of local crafters at a bar and music venue in Ukrainian Village this weekend. Vendors will be selling a variety of handmade goods, from jewelry and knitted items to soaps and body products. Admission is free.

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Chilly Jilly’s Spectacular Family Sideshow

4 and 6 p.m. Saturday

Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N. Western Ave.

Watch as magicians perform “amazing feats of stupidity” — from breaking cinder blocks on one’s chest to swallowing a sword to making water disappear above your head. Tickets are $5-$25  online , and guests are encouraged to tip performers.

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South Asians On The Mic

5-7 p.m. Saturday

South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave.

The South Asia Institute is launching a new bi-monthly open mic series called “South Asians On The Mic” to uplift the city’s emerging South Asian talent. It kicks off this weekend with 11 Chicago-based performers. Singers, dancers, musicians, drag performers, poets, stand-up comedians and other artists can sign up for future open mics here . RSVP for $10 online .

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6-9 p.m. Saturday

Chant Restaurant, 1509 E. 53rd St.

Mytyme Jazzy Zsoul Quartet will be performing jazz tunes for an intimate night of music and dance at an Asian-inspired Hyde Park restaurant.

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Uncorked Wine Festival

8-11 p.m. Saturday

Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive

Sip on selections from more than 150 wines at this one-night wine festival, featuring a DJ, food vendors and after-hours access to the Museum of Science and Industry. Tickets are $65 for general admission. There are also $85 for 7:30 p.m. admission and $110 VIP tickets for 6:30 p.m. access and food voucher card. Buy them here .

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‘Men I Have Ever Met’ Exhibit & Drag Performance

7-10:30 p.m. Saturday

Co-Prosperity, 3219 S. Morgan St.

Check out the opening of Co-Prosperity’s new group exhibit, “Men I Have Ever Met,” which features more than 100 written encounters of artist SungJae Lee’s queer journey, brought to life by five queer Asian artists from Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. There will also be music and a “Drag in the Round” performance curated by Celeste. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit will be on display through April 14.

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Word On 103rd: Drink Til You’re Green

7:30 p.m. Saturday

Made Artisan Collaborative, 1802 W. 103rd St.

Enjoy a night of “brazenly honest” storytelling from obscure local celebrities and artists. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door, which will go to the storytellers.

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Midnight With Mysterion

11:59 p.m. Saturday

Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N. Western Ave.

A magic show at midnight? As the clock strikes 12, neighbors can see renowned magician and mind reader Mysterion — who’s fooled Penn and Teller and appeared on “America’s Got Talent” — at a local gelato shop. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 online .

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

Gallagher Way, 3637 N. Clark St.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a family-friendly celebration in Wrigleyville. There will be live Irish music from the Old Town School of Folk Music and Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, Irish dancing, face painting, balloon artists, crafts, green beer, Irish coffee and more.

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