Alexander Smirnoff is a SoCal native who gravitated to the snowy mountains...and then climbed them all. He got his start by adventuring with experienced outdoor athletes. Once he built up his skill set, strength, and confidence in his abilities, he went on to climb Whitney, Rainier, Orizaba and Denali. Alexander shares his Denali journey from his first missed opportunity to the moment he made it to the summit.

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Music in the episode is produced by BigBouncyBright. Tracks purchased via AudioJungle.