The highest peak in North America—known as Denali or “Great One” by Alaska Natives—is the site for this expedition designed for qualified NOLS graduates. Denali offers extremely challenging glacier travel and some of the most difficult weather in the world, so this course is one of the most demanding NOLS offers, both physically and mentally. During the course you’ll attempt to climb the West Buttress of the mountain and will be accompanied by senior NOLS Mountaineering instructors.

*Applying for this course online does not guarantee admission* 

Your application will open a mountaineering questionnaire to submit to our review team.  The questionnaire is meant to capture your mountaineering experience, qualifications, and motivations to join us on this expedition. We will begin offering spots for Denali enrollment in early January.

For qualified alumni only.

Overall Difficulty*:

Heavy packs and sleds, high altitude, harsh conditions, and a short summit window make for a challenging expedition.