Denali Climbing Support

K2 Aviation's commitment to providing climbers excellent Denali air taxi services is the cornerstone of our success. We recognize the unique challenges of mountain climbing in Alaska and the importance of professional expedition air support. We are committed to providing information, timely air taxi service and support to climbing expedition members and their families.

K2 Aviation operates an extensive ski plane fleet in Alaska that includes Cessna 185's, deHavilland Beavers and the deHavilland Turbine Otter. This means better air taxi service to your Denali climbing expedition; large groups fly and arrive simultaneously. This allows K2 to take full advantage of short weather windows, getting you to and from the mountain quickly.

In addition to Denali shuttles, we can help provide for the following arrangements and services:

• Comfortable climber hostel in Talkeetna.
• Snowshoe and sled rental.
• Group discounts.
• Secure storage area for personal belongings.
• Covered area for gear sorting.

Let K2 Aviation help make your Alaska Range climbing expedition a success, just fill out our on-line expedition form to request services, or email us at info@flyk2.com.

Notable ascents:

• First summit of South Peak (true summit): June 7, 1913; Harper, Karstens, Stuck, Tatum
• First summit of North Peak: April 3, 1910; Anderson, Taylor
• First woman to summit: June 6,1947; Barbara Polk Washburn
• First solo ascent: August 26, 1970; Naomi Uemura
• First Winter ascent: February 28, 1967; Johnston, Davidson, Genet
• First solo winter ascent: February 12, 1984 Uemura (died on descent)
• First successful winter solo ascent completed: March 7, 1988 Vern Tejas
• Oldest person to summit: June 15, 2005 Sadao Hoshiko, 74
• Youngest person to summit: June 17, 2001: Galen Johnston, 11 years old