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Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
- Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley as weather delays hinder helicopter access.
- The fall happened near Denali Pass at about 18,200 feet; the climbers returned to high camp around 17,000 feet.
- Park spokesman Scott Carr said helicopter operations would start when a weather window opens up.
- Park officials noted that the typical climbing season runs from late April through mid-July.
- As of Thursday, 516 climbers were on the mountain, park officials said via email.
- Two climbers from a separate incident were evacuated by helicopter the previous night, with no additional details released.
- The incident follows Mount McKinley’s long history of injuries and deaths on the traverse between high camp and Denali Pass.
- Climbers are advised to carry their own pickets in case ranger-provided protection is missing.
- Park officials said they would provide more information if and when appropriate.
- Denali is North America’s tallest peak, located in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska.
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