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Over 1,000 Climbers Converge on Denali Amid Controversy

6/2/2025

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As summer conditions beckon, Denali, Alaska's majestic peak, is drawing over 1,000 eager climbers this season. Among them, American skier Anna Demonte aimed for a record but faced a setback with a knee injury. The mountain's name stirs debate, with President Trump reinstating "Mount McKinley," igniting local dissent.

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As summer conditions beckon, Denali, Alaska's majestic peak, is drawing over 1,000 eager climbers this season. Among them, American skier Anna Demonte aimed for a record but faced a setback with a knee injury. The mountain's name stirs debate, with President Trump reinstating "Mount McKinley," igniting local dissent.