Comparing North America's Highest Peaks, Denali vs. Mount St. Elias—Goliaths of the North

Comparing North America's Highest Peaks, Denali vs. Mount St. Elias—Goliaths of the North

Mount Denali standing tall above the Alaska Range in the background, with a pond and fireweed in the foreground – NPS Photo – Kent Miller High above Alaska’s sweeping, expansive wilderness, Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) and Mount St. Elias rise with a presence rarely found anywhere else on Earth that commands both attention and a deep respect. Both are awe-inspiring in their own stature—Denali, tucked deep within the continent’s interior…