Celebrating Expedition Denali

February 21, 2020

Expedition Denali Team Photo 2013

In honor of Black History Month, Glacierhub recognized Expedition Denali, the first all-African American team to climb the highest peak in the U.S. Their inspiring 2013 journey, sponsored by NOLS, marked the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of Denali and aimed to empower People of Color to experience the world’s wild places as part of a more inclusive outdoor community.

“In honor of Black History Month, this Photo Friday showcases the first all-African American team of climbers to ascend the highest point in North America, the daunting and mesmerizing Denali in Alaska. Sponsored by NOLS, Expedition Denali aimed to inspire minority communities to look outdoors for life-enriching experiences…

By marking this anniversary, the team set out to forge a new historical moment in mountaineering…Ultimately, with demographics in the United States rapidly changing, this legendary team hopes to become role models for our nation’s future generation, comprised mostly of people of color, to be the stewards of the world’s extraordinary and increasingly vulnerable landscapes.”

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Brooke Ortel

Brooke is a runner and writer who enjoys finding adventure in the everyday. True to her island roots, she loves sunshine, that salty ocean smell, and the sound of waves against the shore.