Tag Archives: Harry Karstens

Alaskan History, Vol. 4, No. 6

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Helen Hegener

Northern Light Media publishes Alaskan History Magazine, and the current issue was mailed to subscribers on November 1st. This issue features an excerpt from Will Hudson’s classic 1937 book ‘Icy Hell,’ detailing the harrowing overland journey he and several others made across the Brooks Range to the village of Fort Yukon when their ship ‘Polar Bear’ was trapped in the polar ice pack in 1913. Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska History, Alaskan History Magazine, News & Information, Roadhouse, Roadhouses, Uncategorized | Tagged barns, Brooks Range, Charles Sheldon, Denali National Park, Fort Yukon, Frederick Schwatka, Harry Karstens, Juneau | Leave a comment

New Title: Denali

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Helen Hegener

The newest book from multiple-award-winning author Lew Freedman is a fresh and creative look at Denali National Park and Preserve and the tallest mountain in North America. The author takes his readers on an exciting exploration of what is perhaps the most beloved natural feature of Alaska, from the adventures and experiences of those who live near the great mountain—including the stories of many who have scaled its heights—to the history of the area and the simple joys of watching wildlife and just being in this unique and wondrous natural area. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Geology, Lew Freedman, News & Information, Uncategorized | Tagged Al Grillo, Alaska, Anchorage, Bradford Washburn, Charles Sheldon, Denali, Denali National Park, Denali Park Kennel, Don Sheldon, Harry Karstens, hiking, Hudson Stuck, Lew Freedman, Mount McKinley, Talkeetna, travel, Vern Tejas, wildlife | Leave a comment

The Ascent of Denali

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Helen Hegener

Hudson Stuck (1865–1920), known as the Archdeacon of the Yukon and the Arctic, was an Episcopal priest, social reformer, and mountain climber in the territory of Alaska who co-led the first expedition to successfully climb Denali (Mount McKinley) in June, 1913. He wrote a book based on the climb, The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley): A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America, which was published in February, 1914 by Charles Scribers Sons, New York. Continue reading →