Alaska Mountain Climbing Books

Essential Books

Surviving Denali - Jonathan Waterman - This is a must for anyone who is planning on climbing Denali or any high mountain. It will prepare you fall all the dangers you will be facing. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.

Minus 148 Degrees- Art Davidson - You will see this book quoted and mentioned everywhere becuase it may well be the greatest Alaskan climbing story ever. Everyone with a dream of climbing McKinley should read this. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.

Other Recommended Books

The Ascent of Denali - Hudson Stuck - The original success story of conquering the mountain. This book has been so thouroughly quoted and reprinted, it gives a sense of Deja vu, but it is worth every word. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.

Desire & Ice - David Brill - A fantastic telling of what happens on a guided trip up the West Buttress. If you are looking to climb the mountain but are not an alpinist, read this book. This is how the novice should do the trip. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.

In the Shadow of Denali- Jonathan Waterman - A gripping story of life and death on the slopes of Denali. A good insight into why people are driven to climb and the triumphs and tragedies of those who are caught in Denali's spell. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.

In the Shadow of Denali- Jonathan Waterman - A gripping story of life and death on the slopes of Denali. A good insight into why people are driven to climb and the triumphs and tragedies of those who are caught in Denali's spell. Read our full review here. Or buy it now at Amazon.com.