Today's southbound Denali Star Train, just before arriving to Denali National Park and Preserve. | Alaska Railroad

I failed the first time I attempted to climb Denali. 21 days of training, pushing, believing, and just as we got close, a massive storm arrived. The winds didn’t ease for days. Our tent tore apart. Four of us huddled into one shelter, focused on getting through the night. When I came down, I was done. Spent! I told myself I’d never return. But something inside me wouldn’t let go. Eventually I built back my resolve. And one year later, I went back. It was just as hard, but this time, I stood on t

9K views · 961 reactions | Denali Summit Flight this morning! It was a great day to be eye level with North America’s tallest mountain️ For more information visit: https://www.explorefairbanks.com/listing/northern-alaska-tour-company/10129/  Jerry Evans | Explore Fairbanks Alaska | Facebook