Chasing Denali

The legendary tale of four gold miners, known as "Sourdoughs," unfolds as they attempt a perilous ascent of Denali in 1910. Equipped with makeshift gear like sheet metal crampons and coal shovels, they claimed to have summited North America's highest peak in a single day, carrying a 25-pound flagpole to commemorate their feat. Jon Waterman delves into this captivating mountaineering mystery, exploring whether their expedition was a genuine success or an elaborate hoax.