An American Ascent
Nine African-American climbers became the first all-Black team to reach the summit of Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,327 feet, in June 2013.
“From every mountainside, let freedom ring”
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Nine African-American climbers became the first all-Black team to reach the summit of Denali, North America's highest peak at 20,327 feet, in June 2013.
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Nine climbers reached the summit of Denali, North America's highest peak, in June 2013. This marked the first ascent by an all-Black team, challenging the "adventure gap" that limits participation in outdoor activities for people of color. The expedition coincided with the 100th anniversary of Denali's first summit. As the United States shifts toward a minority-majority population, the climbers confront stereotypes about who belongs in the wilderness and advocate for greater representation in outdoor spaces.
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