And so we arrive at the highest point in the United States – and in the whole of North America. Mount McKinley (formerly known as Denali) rises majestically to an elevation of 20,320 feet, with its extreme terrain and notorious weather making it the perfect training ground for those looking to tackle the world’s highest peaks.

The first recorded ascent took place in 1913, and the climb’s difficulty is increased by the mountain’s latitude, which results in a feeling of being even higher up than you actually are. Around 1,000 people attempt to summit Mount McKinley each year.

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