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Operation Denali Mission Complete!

All six Operation Denali team members pose with a guide June 9 at a place named Edge of the World, located near the team's 14,000-foot high campsite.

Operation Denali

Operation Denali Edge of the World | Photo Courtesy of Marc Hoffmeister

In some ways climbing Denali was exactly what a team of injured veterans expected - it was an arduous climb riddled with everything from crevasses and couloirs to rocky ridges and sluffing snow. But there were also a few surprises along the way...
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Trail Dedication

06 June Team, Purple Heart Trail dedication | Photo Courtesy of Marc Hoffmeister

Washburns 16800ft

14 June, team climbs Washburns thumb at 16800 ft! | Photo Courtesy of Marc Hoffmeister

1830 Denali Summit

16 June 1830 Denali Summit Dave Shebib, Bob Haines, Marc Hoffmeister. | Photo Courtesy of Marc Hoffmeister

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