Surviving the Climb: Challenges of Denali

What special equipment is required for landing on the glacier?

• Snowshoes

• Parachutes

• Retractable skis

• Ice picks

Why can glacier landings be particularly dangerous for pilots?

• The high altitude

• The lack of proper navigation tools

• The all-white landscape causing loss of height perception

• The presence of wildlife

How much vertical distance do climbers need to cover from base camp to the summit of Mount McKinley?

• 20,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 13,000 feet

• 15,000 feet

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What is the primary reason climbers are tied together in small groups?

• To help each other in case someone falls into a crevasse

• To maintain a steady pace

• To share supplies

• To prevent getting lost

What tragic event occurred to a team of Japanese climbers in 2012?

• They were attacked by wildlife

• They ran out of supplies

• They were swept away by an avalanche

• They got lost in a storm

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What is the greatest threat to most climbers on Denali?

• Wildlife

• Lack of oxygen

• Frigid weather

• Avalanches

How low can temperatures drop on Denali in winter?

• Minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the approximate success rate of climbers reaching the summit of Denali?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 90%

How many climbers attempt to reach the summit of Denali each year?

• 300

• 500

• 200

• 700

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What is the main reward for climbers who reach the summit of Denali?

• Financial gain

• A medal

• The thrill of reaching the top of the North American continent

• Fame

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