New Speed Record Set on Denali

The climbing season on Denali is in full swing and has been so for the past month or so. Standing 6190 meters (20,310 feet) in height, the mountain -- which was formerly known as Mt. McKinley -- is the highest peak in North America and a significant tune-up climb for those heading to Everest. Each year it draws hundreds of climbers during the spring and early summer, particularly those who are looking to climb the Seven Summits. Last week, one of those climbers set a new speed record for going from Base Camp to the summit and back again, ...