Wilderness & environmental medicine
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To describe search and rescue activity performed by the National Park Service (NPS) on Denali, the highest point in North America. ⋯ Mountaineers and rescuers should educate themselves on the environmental, logistical, and medical origins of Denali rescues. Certain demographic groups on certain routes are more likely to require a rescue on Denali. Rescuers should be aware of these groups and have the knowledge and capabilities to care for the medical issues that are common on SAR responses.