Shoveling snow off the tent during a grim storm at 14,300' on Denali's west buttress route. Strong storms high on the mountain can bring winds ranging from 60-100 miles per hour, and snowfalls measured in meters. This storm left over 6 feet (2 meters) of snow in only 30 hours!

The Ruth Glacier and it's Great Gorge from the south. Denali stands in the distance, nearly two miles higher than the peaks in the foreground.

Paul Roderick ski touring on the Whistler Glacier, southeast of Denali and the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier, visible behind.