Base camp introduction: The base camp is located on the Kahiltna Glacier. Small propeller planes can land on the slopes of the glacier, which greatly facilitates the climbing of modern climbers. From the base camp to Camp 1 at an altitude of 2,400 meters, the ascent is 200 meters, the distance traveled is 9 kilometers, and the slope is very gentle. The journey takes about 6 hours and the main risks are crevasses and snow bridges.

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