Denali — The Great One!

Mt. McKinley (a.k.a. Denali)

This is the spectacular sight we all have come to see!
Unfortunately only a few are blessed with the clear skies
necessary to see this majestic beauty. We were not among the
blessed few. This photo comes from a book we bought in the
gift shop at the Denali Lodge in the park.

We'd read about the river rafting that was available in Denali N. P. when planning our trip. We arrived just in time for the Raft Adventure people to make one more trip. Our "Rafting Adventure" was somewhere between a float trip and white water. We definitely went through some white water and dodged rocks in the river. And it was more of an adventure than a leisurely float down the river. It was great fun, however it is classified. A word to the cheechako: Bring heavy wool socks — many! Rivers are glacier fed, and the water is frigid! Don't forget your gloves! Leave cameras behind. A splash of silt would ruin them.

The Raft Adventure people provide insulated jump suits to help keep you afloat in case you might fall overboard. But the rubber boots are not insulated, and our feet were so cold that it prevented full enjoyment of the adventure.