Denali Rescue Window

Rangers are waiting for helicopter weather after four climbers fell near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley.

1. Frame 1Federal park rangers plan a helicopter rescue after 4 climbers fell near Denali Pass.
2. Frame 2Their seven-person team reported the fall overnight; the climbers conditions were still unknown.
3. Frame 3Three teammates reached the fallen climbers, then returned to high camp around 17,000 feet.
4. Frame 4The fall happened near 18,200 feet on the traverse between high camp and Denali Pass.
5. Frame 5Rangers and guides maintain snow pickets there; missing anchors can leave climbers without protection.
6. Frame 6The next test is weather: rangers need a safe flying window to reach them.