In 2023, according to the NPS, Denali was climbed by over 1021 climbers; based in United States (670) and International (351). The average guided and non-guided Denali climbs average 17 days. Talkeetna Air Taxi is the main operator for flights that drop off climbers in Denali National Park from Talkeetna, Alaska. The Otter fleet is equipped with instrument-rated equipment that allows for flights into mountaineering conditions for frequent pick-ups and drop-offs. Climbers that have flown with Talkeetna Air Taxi include Jack Tackle,
Steve House, Mark Twight,
Marko Prezelj, Mark Westman,
Ray Genet,
Jim Donini,
Colin Haley,
George Lowe and
Fred Beckey. Talkeetna Air Taxi makes Denali Base Camp on the
Kahiltna Glacier reachable, a base camp for the Denali Routes (West Buttress, West Rib, Cassin Ridge, South Face, South Buttress), Mt. Hunter/Routes (West Ridge, North Buttress, Rattle & Hum, Deprivation, Moonflower), Mt. Foraker (Infinite Spur and Sultana Ridge), as well as the Kahiltna Queen, Mt. Frances, Control Tower, Kahiltna Peaks, Kahiltna Dome, Crosson. Climbers have access to
Ruth Glacier and the Ruth Gorge by air, with flights from Talkeetna Air Taxi. Climbers have been dropped off at the West Fork of the
Tokositna Glacier, for Northeast access to Mt. Hunter, and the East Fork allowing access to Mt. Huntington for the Harvard Route, West Face Couloir, and French Ridge. The Little Switzerland climbing area on the Pika Glacier provides access to The Throne, Middle Troll, Lost Marsupial, and the
Royal Tower. Flying climbers are able to go to the Root Canal that includes
Moose's Tooth, Ham and Eggs, Shaken Not Stirred, and the Bear Tooth. Coffee Glacier and Backside glacier, Buckskin glacier, Eldridge Glacier, Thunder Glacier, Yentna Glacier, and the Hayes Range (Mt. Hayes, Mt. Hess, and Mt. Deborah) are also serviced by Talkeetna Air Taxi. Flights transverse to Tordrillo Mountains, a small mountain range in the Matanuska-Susitna and Kenai Peninsula Boroughs, that encompasses the Hayes Glacier, Capps Glacier, and Triumvirate Glacier. Finally, climbers can acquire access to the Kichatna Spires and the glaciers within. == TAT landmarks ==