Denali National Park & Preserve News
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Open Fires Prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve
July 2, 2025 | 5:26 pm
Effectively immediately, the use of open wood fires is prohibited in Denali National Park and Preserve.
Skier Killed in Avalanche on Mt. McKinley
June 11, 2025 | 11:34 am
A skier was confirmed dead after being caught in a soft slab avalanche from below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on Mt. McKinley West Buttress Route at approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 10, 2025.
Body of Fallen Ski Mountaineer Located and Recovered
June 4, 2025 | 3:40 pm
The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chiu, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Mt. McKinley West Buttress climbing route on to the Peters Glacier.
Rangers Search for Fallen Ski Mountaineer Delayed by Weather
June 3, 2025 | 1:59 pm
Search operations are currently underway for a fallen ski mountaineer on Mt. McKinley’s West Buttress.
Denali Sled Dog Kennels Puppy Cam Is Live
May 30, 2025 | 8:20 am
The live Puppy Cam is back at Denali National Park and Preserve to share the joy of this year's litter of five puppies born in the park on May 3, 2025.
All Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve are Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover (Spring 2025)
May 27, 2025 | 9:22 am
The Superintendent has determined that there is not adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobile for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve on both sides of the Alaska Range. All park lands that were open for snowmobile use are now closed for the season.
Denali Park Road Opening to Teklanika on April 25, 2025
April 24, 2025 | 11:46 am
Denali National Park and Preserve will open the Park Road to private vehicle traffic as far as Mile 30, the Teklanika Rest Area, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Most Areas of Denali National Park and Preserve Closed to Snowmobile Use Due to Inadequate Snow Cover Beginning April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025 | 8:37 am
The Superintendent of Denali National Park and Preserve has determined that there is not adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in most of the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve on both sides of the Alaska Range.
Prescribed Burn of Slash Piles Scheduled for March 3 – May 1, 2025
February 28, 2025 | 12:37 pm
Denali National Park and Preserve plans to conduct prescribed burning of slash piles around the park entrance area between March 3 and May 1, 2025, dependent on weather and conditions on site.
Denali to Open Park Road to Mountain Vista on Saturday, February 15, 2025
February 13, 2025 | 5:07 pm
Effective Saturday, February 15, 2025, the superintendent has authorized opening the Denali Park Road to the Mountain Vista Rest Area (mile 12) for travel by private vehicles and commercial vehicles with permits.