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GM's 2027 GMC Sierra 1500: V-8 Upgrades, Tech-Heavy Redesign, Narrowed Trims
business16 days ago

GM's 2027 GMC Sierra 1500: V-8 Upgrades, Tech-Heavy Redesign, Narrowed Trims

GM revealed the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 lineup with new small-block V-8 options and a redesigned interior and exterior, while narrowing the trims to Pro, Elevation, AT4, AT4X, Denali and Denali Ultimate (dropping SLE/SLT). Pricing and full specs will be announced closer to late-year on-sale. The updates mirror the Silverado, including new cabin tech (sliding center console, folding table, gear shifter moved behind the wheel and over 60 inches of screens) and new engine options (5.7L and 6.6L V-8s, plus two V-6 options including a diesel).

via CNBC|
#business#denali#gmc
Line of tiny quakes reveals Alaska's hidden Yakutat microplate
planet-earth16 days ago

Line of tiny quakes reveals Alaska's hidden Yakutat microplate

Thousands of tiny earthquakes arranged in a straight line beneath the Denali Fault reveal the edge of the Yakutat microplate, suggesting this buoyant block concentrates seismic energy and may drive uplift of the Alaska Range and related volcanism; researchers deployed new seismometers to map the offshore edge, with findings published in The Seismic Record (June 4, 2026).

via Live Science|
#alaska#denali#earthquakes
Crevasse Fall on Denali Claims Park Ranger's Life
us-news1 month ago

Crevasse Fall on Denali Claims Park Ranger's Life

A U.S. Park Ranger, Robin Pendery, died after falling into a crevasse on Denali while on climbing patrol; rescue efforts failed and the death is under investigation. Pendery, from Enumclaw, Washington, joined Denali’s mountaineering staff in 2024 and helped with climber safety and emergency response. Denali, North America’s tallest peak at about 20,310 feet, draws roughly 600,000 visitors annually, and the incident follows recent climber fatalities on the mountain.

via CBS News|
#alaska#crevasse#denali
Denali ranger dies after crevasse fall during patrol
local1 month ago

Denali ranger dies after crevasse fall during patrol

A mountaineering ranger, Robin Pendery, died after falling into a crevasse during a patrol near Denali’s 14,000-foot camp on the West Buttress route. Rescue attempts were made, and Pendery, who joined Denali’s mountaineering staff in 2024, had previously worked as a guide for Alpine Ascents. Her death is the fifth on Denali this year, following two Latvian climbers’ deaths on May 27 and another death from a medical event on May 31 while descending from the summit.

via Anchorage Daily News|
#crevasse#denali#local
Three climbers die on Denali’s treacherous pass as rescue saves another
us-news1 month ago

Three climbers die on Denali’s treacherous pass as rescue saves another

Three climbers from a Latvian expedition on Denali (Mount McKinley) died after a fall near Denali Pass on the West Buttress; a fourth climber was rescued via long-line helicopter and later airlifted to a hospital. The other members assisted with the rescue before their own physical conditions declined and were evacuated. Denali, at about 20,310 feet, features the Autobahn—a dangerous stretch between high camp and Denali Pass where many injuries and deaths occur, often during descent. About 516 climbers were on the mountain as of Thursday, with roughly 1,000–1,200 attempting the ascent each year.

via NBC News|
#alaska#climbing#denali
Rescuers race to reach four climbers after 18,200-foot fall on Denali
world1 month ago

Rescuers race to reach four climbers after 18,200-foot fall on Denali

Four climbers fell near Denali Pass at about 18,200 feet on Alaska’s Mount Denali as rescuers try to reach them by helicopter amid variable weather; the seven-person team’s other members helped the injured and returned to high camp around 17,000 feet, and officials say this is an active rescue. Denali’s climbing season runs late April to mid-July, with about 516 climbers on the mountain as of Thursday, and two climbers from a separate incident were evacuated by helicopter the previous night.

via CBS News|
#alaska#denali#helicopter
Tragic Fall Claims Life of Mount McKinley Climber
world1 year ago

Tragic Fall Claims Life of Mount McKinley Climber

Alex Chiu, a 41-year-old engineer and climber, died after falling 3,000 feet while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley's West Buttress route in Denali National Park, Alaska. The fall occurred during a climb on one of the mountain's most popular routes, and rescue efforts were hampered by weather conditions. Chiu was an experienced climber with a passion for alpine activities, and his death adds to the history of fatalities on Mount McKinley.

via The New York Times|
#alaska#alex-chiu#denali