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Organized by difficulty tier from accessible day hikes through expert expedition objectives with full route information, NPS permits, best seasons, bush flight access, and operator recommendations. By Travis Ludlow, reviewed by Dawson Ludlow.”, “image”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AdobeStock_518358830-scaled.jpeg”, “author”: {“@type”: “Person”, “name”: “Travis Ludlow”, “jobTitle”: “Editor & Route Research, Global Summit Guide”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/about/”}, “publisher”: {“@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Global Summit Guide”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/”, “logo”: {“@type”: “ImageObject”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/global-logo-new-2.png”}}, “datePublished”: “2026-06-02”, “dateModified”: “2026-07-22T16:35:37+00:00”, “mainEntityOfPage”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/best-mountains-to-climb-in-alaska/”, “articleSection”: “USA State Guides”, “keywords”: “best mountains to climb in alaska, denali climbing, mt foraker, mt blackburn wrangell, mt sanford wrangell, mt hunter alaska, devils thumb stikine, flattop mountain anchorage, mt marathon seward, mt roberts juneau, alaska range climbing, wrangell st elias mountaineering, alaska expedition climbing, denali west buttress” } { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “ItemList”, “name”: “The 9 Best Mountains to Climb in Alaska”, “description”: “Complete guide to the best mountains to climb in Alaska ranked across beginner day hike, intermediate Wrangell glaciated peaks, and expert Alaska Range expedition tiers — from Flattop Mountain to Denali.”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/best-mountains-to-climb-in-alaska/#peaks”, “numberOfItems”: 9, “itemListElement”: [ {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 1, “name”: “Denali — 20,310 ft, North America’s highest peak, Class 3-4 glaciated expedition. The signature North American mountaineering objective requiring 17-21 days on the mountain, NPS climbing permit ($395), bush flight access via Talkeetna Air Taxi to Kahiltna Basecamp at 7,200 ft, sustained sub-zero temperatures, and expedition-grade glacier travel skills. West Buttress is the standard route. Best season May-June.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 2, “name”: “Mt. Foraker — 17,400 ft, second-tallest peak in the Alaska Range, Class 4-5 technical expedition. Significantly more technical than Denali via Sultana Ridge standard route. Sees a fraction of Denali traffic. Major expedition commitment matching Denali in time and logistics but with technical demands closer to a Himalayan trekking peak.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 3, “name”: “Mt. Hunter / Begguya — 14,573 ft, Class 4-5 technical Alaska Range expedition. Despite being lower than Denali and Foraker, Mt. Hunter is considered one of the hardest mountains in the Alaska Range due to sustained technical climbing on the West Ridge standard route. Multi-week expedition commitment.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 4, “name”: “Mt. Blackburn — 16,390 ft, Wrangell Range tallest, Class 3-4 glaciated expedition. The premier Wrangell-St. Elias expedition objective with significantly less traffic than Alaska Range peaks. North Ridge route is the most common. Multi-day glaciated commitment in remote wilderness.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 5, “name”: “Mt. Sanford — 16,237 ft, Wrangell Range Class 2-3 glaciated. The most accessible major Wrangell peak technically — North Ramp route is sustained snow climbing without major technical scrambling. Excellent intermediate-to-expert stepping stone for those building toward harder Wrangell peaks or Denali.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 6, “name”: “Devils Thumb — 9,077 ft, Stikine Icefield, Class 5+ technical alpine. Famous from Jon Krakauer’s solo attempt described in ‘Eiger Dreams.’ One of the most committing technical climbs in Alaska despite its modest elevation. East Ridge standard route involves sustained Class 5 climbing with serious objective hazard.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 7, “name”: “Mt. Roberts — 3,819 ft, Juneau, Class 1-2 trail to summit. Most accessible major Alaska summit via the Mt. Roberts Tramway from downtown Juneau. The tram delivers visitors to 1,800 ft, leaving a Class 1-2 trail to the 3,819 ft summit. Excellent first Alaska peak for visitors.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 8, “name”: “Mt. Marathon — 3,022 ft, Seward, Class 2 race route. Famous as the venue for the Mt. Marathon Race held every July 4th since 1915. The race route ascends 3,022 ft in 1.5 miles via the Race Trail — a Class 2 scramble with sustained steep terrain. Accessible day climb from Seward.”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 9, “name”: “Flattop Mountain — 3,510 ft, Anchorage, Class 1 trail to summit. Alaska’s most-climbed peak with an estimated 200,000+ visitors annually. Maintained trail from Glen Alps Trailhead at 2,200 ft, summit reachable in 2 miles round-trip. Signature Anchorage day hike with 360-degree views of Cook Inlet, Chugach Mountains, and the Alaska Range.”} ] } { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “HowTo”, “name”: “How to Plan an Alaska Mountain Climbing Trip”, “description”: “Five-step framework for planning a successful Alaska mountain climbing trip covering objective selection, bush flight access, NPS Denali permits, expedition logistics, and weather contingency planning.”, “totalTime”: “P180D”, “supply”: [ {“@type”: “HowToSupply”, “name”: “NPS climbing registration (Denali) submitted 60+ days ahead”}, {“@type”: “HowToSupply”, “name”: “Bush flight booking (Talkeetna Air Taxi, K2 Aviation, Sheldon Air Service)”}, {“@type”: “HowToSupply”, “name”: “Glacier travel + crevasse rescue course completion”}, {“@type”: “HowToSupply”, “name”: “Expedition-grade gear systems rated to -40°F”} ], “step”: [ {“@type”: “HowToStep”, “position”: 1, “name”: “Match Your Skill Tier to the Right Alaska Peak”, “text”: “Alaska peaks divide sharply into accessible day hikes (Flattop, Mt. Marathon, Mt. Roberts) and serious expedition objectives (Denali, Foraker, Wrangell peaks) — there’s relatively little middle ground. Beginners and visitors: Flattop Mountain (Class 1, 3,510 ft) near Anchorage and Mt. Roberts (Class 1-2, 3,819 ft) accessed by Juneau tramway are the easiest options. Intermediate climbers: Mt. Sanford (Class 2-3, 16,237 ft) is the most accessible major Alaska expedition objective. Expert climbers: Denali (Class 3-4, 20,310 ft) is the signature expedition. Mt. Blackburn (Class 3-4), Mt. Foraker (Class 4-5), and Mt. Hunter (Class 4-5) are next-tier expert objectives.”}, {“@type”: “HowToStep”, “position”: 2, “name”: “Submit Denali NPS Registration 60+ Days Ahead”, “text”: “Mt. Denali requires NPS climbing registration with a $395 special use fee submitted at least 60 days before your planned climb. Registration is through the NPS Mountaineering Information Center at Talkeetna Ranger Station. Apply via the NPS Denali Mountaineering page. Climbing season runs late April through mid-July. For prime summit windows (mid-May through early June), register 90-180 days ahead. Other Alaska peaks have different requirements: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park peaks require Backcountry Permits via wilderness orientation. Devils Thumb requires no permit but is in extremely remote wilderness. Mt. Foraker is in Denali National Park requiring the same NPS registration as Denali.”}, {“@type”: “HowToStep”, “position”: 3, “name”: “Book Your Bush Flight Access”, “text”: “Most Alaska expedition objectives require bush flight access — there are no roads to Denali, Foraker, Hunter, or the major Wrangell peaks. Talkeetna Air Taxi, K2 Aviation, and Sheldon Air Service fly climbers from Talkeetna to Kahiltna Basecamp (7,200 ft) for Denali and Alaska Range objectives. Wrangell Mountain Air services the Wrangell-St. Elias peaks. Flights run $700-1,200 round-trip per person. Book 6+ months ahead for peak season May-June. Weather can ground bush flights for days at a time — build a 2-3 day weather buffer into your trip itinerary on both ends.”}, {“@type”: “HowToStep”, “position”: 4, “name”: “Build Expedition-Grade Gear and Train”, “text”: “Alaska expedition gear is significantly more demanding than Lower 48 mountaineering. Sub-zero sleeping systems rated to -40°F, expedition tents (multi-pole), double mountaineering boots, expedition packs (90+ liter), satellite communicator, and full glacier travel kit are baseline requirements for Denali. Training requires 12+ months of structured periodization — see our Denali Progression Plan for the specific training framework. Take an advanced glacier travel and crevasse rescue course (American Alpine Institute, Alaska Mountaineering School) before Alaska expedition objectives.”}, {“@type”: “HowToStep”, “position”: 5, “name”: “Plan a 3-4 Week Total Trip Window”, “text”: “Denali requires 17-21 days on the mountain, with most climbers planning 3-4 week total trips including travel, gear preparation, weather buffer days, and base camp time. Foraker and Hunter require similar timelines. The Wrangell peaks vary — Mt. Sanford is typically 7-10 days, Mt. Blackburn 10-14 days. Plan for: weather days (bush flights grounded), acclimatization days at altitude, summit window flexibility (you may need 2-3 attempts at the summit window), and rest days between gear ferries. Alaska weather is genuinely unpredictable — climbers who insist on rigid schedules account for a disproportionate share of summit failures.”} ] } { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “FAQPage”, “speakable”: {“@type”: “SpeakableSpecification”, “cssSelector”: [“.ak-faq-item summary”, “.ak-faq-item div”]}, “mainEntity”: [ {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “What is the best mountain to climb in Alaska?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The best mountain to climb in Alaska depends on your experience and time commitment. Generally, Denali (20,310 ft) is Alaska’s signature climbing objective and North America’s highest peak — but it requires 17-21 days on the mountain, NPS permit, bush flight access, and expedition-grade preparation. Specifically, for visitors and beginners: Flattop Mountain (3,510 ft, Class 1) near Anchorage is Alaska’s most-climbed peak and accessible by maintained trail. Mt. Roberts (3,819 ft, Juneau) is accessed by tramway from downtown — the easiest major summit experience in Alaska. For intermediate climbers ready for expedition climbing: Mt. Sanford (16,237 ft, Class 2-3 glaciated) in the Wrangell Range is the most accessible major Alaska expedition objective with sustained snow climbing but no major technical scrambling. For expert climbers: Denali (Class 3-4) is THE objective. Mt. Blackburn (16,390 ft, Class 3-4), Mt. Foraker (17,400 ft, Class 4-5), and Mt. Hunter (14,573 ft, Class 4-5) are next-tier expedition objectives. Notably, Alaska climbing is fundamentally expedition mountaineering — even the ‘intermediate’ peaks involve bush flight access, glaciated terrain, and remote wilderness character.”}}, {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How hard is it to climb Denali?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Denali is a Class 3-4 glaciated expedition that demands expert mountaineering skills — significantly more committing than any Lower 48 peak including Mt. Rainier. Generally, the standard route is the West Buttress requiring 17-21 days on the mountain with progressive high camps at 7,800 ft (Kahiltna Basecamp), 9,500 ft (Camp 1), 11,000 ft (Camp 2), 14,000 ft (Camp 3 / 14 Camp), and 17,200 ft (High Camp). Specifically, technical requirements include: double mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe with practiced self-arrest, full rope team and crevasse rescue capability (Z-pulley, prusik systems), expedition-grade gear systems rated to -40°F, sled hauling and load ferrying capability, and the physical/psychological endurance for 17-21 days at altitude. Notably, Denali has approximately a 50% summit success rate even with experienced parties — weather windows and acclimatization limitations turn many attempts back. The mountain has resulted in over 100 fatalities since the first ascent in 1913. First-time Denali climbers are strongly recommended to go with a guide service (RMI, Alpine Ascents, Mountain Trip, Alaska Mountaineering School) given the cost-to-safety ratio.”}}, {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Do you need a permit to climb mountains in Alaska?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Permit requirements vary significantly by mountain. Generally, Denali requires NPS climbing registration with a $395 special use fee, submitted at least 60 days before your planned climb through the NPS Talkeetna Ranger Station. Mt. Foraker is in Denali National Park and requires the same NPS registration. Specifically, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park peaks (Mt. Blackburn, Mt. Sanford, Mt. Bona, Mt. Drum, Mt. Wrangell) require Backcountry Permits obtained via wilderness orientation but no specific climbing fee. Devils Thumb is in Tongass National Forest with no permit requirement but is in extremely remote wilderness with significant approach logistics. Mt. Hunter is in Denali National Park requiring NPS climbing registration. Notably, day hikes like Flattop Mountain, Mt. Marathon, and Mt. Roberts require no permits. Alaska state parks may charge parking fees ($5-10) at trailheads. The bush flight operators handle climbing-related logistics — bring permit confirmation when meeting your pilot.”}}, {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “What is the easiest mountain to climb in Alaska?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Three Alaska mountains are accessible to absolute beginners and casual visitors with no technical experience. Generally, the easiest Alaska mountains are: (1) FLATTOP MOUNTAIN (3,510 ft, Class 1) — Alaska’s most-climbed peak with an estimated 200,000+ visitors annually. Maintained trail from Glen Alps Trailhead at 2,200 ft near Anchorage. 2 miles round-trip with 1,300 ft of gain. Suitable for any fitness level willing to hike a steep trail; (2) MT. ROBERTS (3,819 ft, Class 1-2) — accessible via the Mt. Roberts Tramway from downtown Juneau. The tram delivers visitors to 1,800 ft, leaving a maintained trail to the 3,819 ft summit; (3) MT. MARATHON (3,022 ft, Class 2 race route) — Seward’s signature peak. The Race Trail ascends 3,022 ft in 1.5 miles via Class 2 scrambling on the famous Mt. Marathon Race route. Specifically, all three are accessible day climbs requiring only hiking fitness and standard hiking gear. Notably, even ‘easy’ Alaska peaks involve real wilderness concerns — bears, weather changes, and longer days than equivalent Lower 48 hikes due to high-latitude summer light.”}}, {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “When is the best time to climb in Alaska?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Best climbing seasons vary significantly by Alaska peak and objective type. Generally, the Alaska expedition climbing season is narrow — roughly late April through mid-July for major peaks. Specifically: DENALI prime season is mid-May through early June when snow is consolidated, weather windows are most stable, and the West Buttress route is in optimal condition. Late season (mid-June through July) sees increasing crevasse opening and rockfall — significantly more dangerous. Mt. FORAKER and Mt. HUNTER similar window May through June. WRANGELL PEAKS (Mt. Blackburn, Mt. Sanford, Mt. Bona, Mt. Drum) best mid-April through June for snow conditions. DEVILS THUMB is most often attempted June-August when weather allows access via Stikine Icefield. Notably, the day hikes (Flattop, Mt. Roberts, Mt. Marathon) are accessible May through September with peak conditions June-August. Winter climbing on any major Alaska peak requires expert winter mountaineering capability and is significantly more committing than summer routes — sub-zero temperatures, limited daylight, and grounded bush flights during storms.”}}, {“@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How many days do you need to climb Denali?”, “acceptedAnswer”: {“@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Denali requires 17-21 days on the mountain plus travel and weather buffer days — most climbers plan 3-4 week total trips. Generally, the standard West Buttress itinerary involves progressive load ferrying and acclimatization through six camps: Day 1-2 — bush flight from Talkeetna to Kahiltna Basecamp (7,200 ft), gear sorting; Day 3-5 — ferry loads to Camp 1 (9,500 ft) and Camp 2 (11,000 ft); Day 6-9 — progress to Camp 3 / 14 Camp (14,200 ft), establish base; Day 10-13 — acclimatization rotations toward High Camp (17,200 ft); Day 14-17 — summit window watch from 14 Camp or High Camp, summit attempt; Day 18-21 — descent and bush flight out. Specifically, plan for: weather days (bush flights grounded 2-4 days typical), acclimatization days (climb-high-sleep-low strategy critical), summit window flexibility (you may need 2-3 attempts), and rest days. Notably, total trip planning: 3-4 weeks minimum including 2-3 days of travel, gear preparation, and weather buffer. Most guided trips run 21-23 days end-to-end. Climbers should budget at least 4 weeks of total time availability for a Denali attempt.”}} ] } { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “BreadcrumbList”, “itemListElement”: [ {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 1, “name”: “Home”, “item”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 2, “name”: “Mountains”, “item”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/mountains/”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 3, “name”: “Best Mountains in the USA”, “item”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/best-mountains-in-the-usa/”}, {“@type”: “ListItem”, “position”: 4, “name”: “Best Mountains to Climb in Alaska”} ] } { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “Person”, “name”: “Travis Ludlow”, “jobTitle”: “Editor & Route Research, Global Summit Guide”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/about/”, “image”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/561db5f8-15bb-43d8-9eba-251a8c35f89f.jpg”, “worksFor”: {“@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Global Summit Guide”, “url”: “https://globalsummitguide.com/”}, “knowsAbout”: [“Alaska mountains”, “Denali climbing”, “Alaska Range expeditions”, “Wrangell-St. Elias”, “Bush flight logistics”, “Glaciated peak expeditions”, “Class 3-4 expedition mountaineering”, “North American mountaineering”] } .ak-page { font-family: ‘Outfit’, sans-serif; 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margin: 12px 0; } .ak-peak-note strong { color: #b86a15; } .ak-peak-note.danger { background: #fae6e2; border-left-color: #a83a2b; } .ak-peak-note.danger strong { color: #a83a2b; } .ak-peak-note.info { background: #e8f0f7; border-left-color: #2e5986; } .ak-peak-note.info strong { color: #2e5986; } /* COMPARISON TABLE */ .ak-comparison-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 0.92rem; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px #d4c8a8; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; } .ak-comparison-table th { background: #0a1929; color: #f5e4c8; padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.82rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; } .ak-comparison-table td { padding: 11px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e2d4; } .ak-comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fbf7ef; } .ak-comparison-table td strong { color: #0a1929; } .ak-comparison-table .class-c1 { color: #4a7339; font-weight: 700; } .ak-comparison-table .class-c2 { color: #2e5986; font-weight: 700; } .ak-comparison-table .class-c3 { color: #b86a15; font-weight: 700; } .ak-comparison-table .class-c4 { color: #a83a2b; font-weight: 700; } /* SEASONS GRID */ .ak-seasons-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 24px 0; } .ak-season-card { padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; } .ak-season-card.spring { background: #f4f7f0; border-top: 5px solid #4a7339; } .ak-season-card.summer { background: #fdf3e8; border-top: 5px solid #d4913a; } .ak-season-card.fall { background: #fbf2e3; border-top: 5px solid #b86a15; } .ak-season-card.winter { background: #e8f0f7; border-top: 5px solid #2e5986; } .ak-season-card h4 { font-family: ‘DM Serif Display’, serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: #0a1929; margin: 0 0 8px; } .ak-season-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; margin: 0; color: #0a1929; } /* CALLOUTS */ .ak-callout-info { background: #e8f0f7; border-left: 4px solid #2e5986; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 22px 0; font-size: 0.96rem; color: #0a1929; } .ak-callout-info strong { color: #0a1929; font-weight: 700; } .ak-callout-warning { background: #fdf3e8; border-left: 4px solid #b86a15; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 22px 0; font-size: 0.96rem; color: #0a1929; } .ak-callout-warning strong { color: #b86a15; } .ak-callout-danger { background: #fae6e2; border-left: 4px solid #a83a2b; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 22px 0; font-size: 0.96rem; color: #0a1929; } .ak-callout-danger strong { color: #a83a2b; } .ak-mistakes { background: #fae0dc; border-left: 5px solid #a83a2b; padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 26px 0; } .ak-mistakes h4 { color: #a83a2b; margin: 0 0 12px; padding-bottom: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d49b94; } .ak-mistakes ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 22px; color: #0a1929; } .ak-mistakes li { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 0.94rem; line-height: 1.5; } .ak-honesty { background: #f4f0e8; border: 1px dashed #8a7e5a; padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 30px 0; } .ak-honesty h4 { margin: 0 0 12px; color: #5a4f30; font-size: 1.15rem; } .ak-honesty p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: #5a4f30; margin: 0 0 10px; } .ak-honesty p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } .ak-faq-item { background: #f8f4ec; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px; } .ak-faq-item summary { padding: 16px 22px; cursor: pointer; font-family: ‘DM Serif Display’, serif; font-size: 1.08rem; color: #0a1929; list-style: none; } .ak-faq-item summary::after { content: ‘+’; float: right; color: #d4913a; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 0.8; } .ak-faq-item[open] summary::after { content: ‘−’; } .ak-faq-item div { padding: 0 22px 18px; font-size: 0.94rem; color: #0a1929; } .ak-sources { background: #fbf7ef; border: 1px solid #e8d8ad; padding: 20px 26px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #0a1929; } .ak-sources h4 { margin-top: 0; color: #5a4f30; } .ak-sources ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 22px; counter-reset: source-counter; list-style: none; } .ak-sources ol li { margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative; counter-increment: source-counter; } .ak-sources ol li::before { content: “[” counter(source-counter) “] “; font-weight: 600; color: #2e5986; position: absolute; left: -22px; } .ak-updated-banner { background: #d4913a; color: #0a1929; padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 20px 0; } .ak-final-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #122a44 0%, #1e3a5f 100%); color: #f5e4c8; padding: 32px 30px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 36px 0 0; text-align: center; } .ak-final-cta h3 { color: #d4913a; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; } .ak-final-cta p { color: #f5e4c8; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 620px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; } .ak-cta-button { display: inline-block; background: #d4913a; color: #0a1929; padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; border: none !important; margin: 0 8px; } .ak-cta-button:hover { background: #f5e4c8; } .ak-cta-button.secondary { background: transparent; color: #f5e4c8; border: 2px solid #d4913a !important; } .ak-cta-button.secondary:hover { background: #d4913a; color: #0a1929; } .ak-related { background: #f8f4ec; padding: 22px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 26px 0; } .ak-related h4 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #0a1929; } .ak-related ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; } .ak-related li { margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: 0.94rem; } /* SIDEBAR */ .ak-sidebar { font-size: 0.9rem; } .ak-sidebar-card { background: #f8f4ec; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .ak-sidebar-card h4 { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #0a1929; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4c8a8; padding-bottom: 8px; } .ak-sidebar-card ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; } .ak-sidebar-card li { margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 0.86rem; } .ak-sidebar-facts { background: #0a1929; color: #f5e4c8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; position: sticky; top: 20px; } .ak-sidebar-facts h4 { color: #d4913a; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4913a; padding-bottom: 8px; } .ak-sidebar-facts dl { margin: 0; } .ak-sidebar-facts dt { color: #d4c8a8; font-size: 0.76rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-top: 9px; } .ak-sidebar-facts dd { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 0.92rem; color: #f5e4c8; } .ak-denali-card { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a83a2b 0%, #c44d3d 100%); color: #f5e4c8; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .ak-denali-card h4 { color: #f5e4c8; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 1.05rem; } .ak-denali-card p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: #f5e4c8; margin: 0 0 12px; } .ak-denali-card ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; } .ak-denali-card li { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #f5e4c8; margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; } .ak-denali-card a { display: inline-block; background: #f5e4c8; color: #a83a2b !important; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; border: none !important; margin-top: 8px; } .ak-denali-card a:hover { background: #fff; color: #0a1929 !important; } @media (max-width: 900px) { .ak-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 36px 18px; } .ak-stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 22px 18px; } .ak-hero { padding: 46px 20px 32px; } .ak-hero h1 { font-size: 1.95rem; } .ak-byline, .ak-definition, .ak-takeaways { margin-left: 18px; margin-right: 18px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; } .ak-seasons-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .ak-peak-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .ak-sidebar-facts { position: static; } .ak-peak-header { flex-direction: column; } .ak-peak-elevation { font-size: 1.2rem; padding: 8px 14px; align-self: flex-start; } .ak-comparison-table { font-size: 0.78rem; } .ak-comparison-table th, .ak-comparison-table td { padding: 7px 6px; } }

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