Andy Hall presents Denali’s Howl
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"Denali’s Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak" is an account of the 1967 Wilcox Expedition, one of the greatest climbing accidents ever to occur on the highest peak of North America. Twelve climbers attempt the ascent and only five return. Andy Hall, the son of the Denali Park Superintendent at the time, offers an intimate look into the young men on a big adventure.
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