Description

BUILD: OFFSHORE (Base made in India, Glass made in China)

PROFILE: Modified Rocks

VOLUME: 12oz

WEIGHT: 1.8 pounds

GLASS MATERIAL: Borosilicate Glass

BASE MATERIAL: 304L Stainless Steel |(1.4307 | X2CrNi18-9)

A NOTE ON BUILD – We have two main lines of glasses. OTR(Off The Rack) which are not hand made and are sourced from offshore creators. This is not a reduction in quality, but it is a reduction in price. We can make these more regularly and in greater numbers to keep up with demand. We are still creating hand made glasses that are 100% onshore.

 

 

ON WALTER HARPER

Husdon Stuck roped in Harper, who was just 20 at the time, for this wild adventure to climb Denali back in 1913. Along for the ride were Harry Peter Karstens as the chief guide, Robert Tatum who was basically the cook but also an Episcopal missionary, and these two young Gwich’in teens, Johnny Fredson and Esaias George. These guys were super helpful, especially with setting up base camp and managing the dog teams when the going got tough.

They kicked off this epic journey on March 17, 1913, from a place called Nenana. Day one was intense – they covered 30 miles right off the bat along the Tanana River valley, with two sleds full of gear being pulled by fourteen dogs. It took them eight days just to trek 110 miles up the river to this spot called Eureka, where they topped up on supplies and had a little Easter celebration.

Getting to their final camp was no joke. It took way longer than they thought. They had to navigate through this crazy glacier filled with crevasses, deal with a tent catching fire, and then spend three weeks getting past Karstens Ridge – which was a mess of huge rocks and ice from an earthquake the year before. And let’s not forget the 50-foot icefall they survived. By June 6, they finally made it to their highest camp, setting a record for the highest camp ever in North America at 18,000 feet.

The next morning, they were up at the crack of dawn for the final push to the summit. By 1:30 p.m., they were standing at the top of Denali, over 20,000 feet up in the sky. Harper was the first to make it. They hung out there for an hour and a half, with Tatum doing something pretty poetic – planting a flag made from handkerchiefs. He said it felt like looking out from heaven’s window. Stuck made sure to leave a mark too, with a six-foot cross.

After doing all their scientific stuff to measure the mountain’s height, they started heading back down. And you won’t believe it, but the trip down took them just two days, compared to the 50 days it took to get up there. They were back in Tanana by June 20, wrapping up this three-month-plus adventure.

After his successful climb of Denali, Harper gained a bit of recognition. In 1914, the New York Times covered a story about Harper showcasing his impressive abilities at the Coney Island amusement park. At one of the games, he used a 20-pound hammer on a strength tester and managed to hit the target so forcefully that the indicator went around the scale twice, causing the bell to ring twice before the machine broke. Harper apologized for the damage and moved on to a shooting gallery. There, he surprised onlookers by quickly shooting down three small moving targets in a row. The Times reporter noted that Harper seemed to shoot almost instinctively, without taking much time to aim. Harper, who had apparently never played baseball before, then tried his hand at a dunk tank game. He threw with such accuracy that he hit the target repeatedly, dunking the attendant into the water each time. As Harper tried out different games at the park, his physical skills and strength left an impression on those who saw him.For centuries, the Koyukon people, guardians of the land surrounding the towering Denali, have revered this colossal peak, whispering its name through generations. Denali, a name as ancient as the landscapes it overshadows, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the earth. This magnificent giant, nestled within the heart of the Alaskan Range in Denali National Park, soars to the heavens, reaching an astonishing height of 20,310 feet above the sea, proclaiming its reign as the highest pinnacle in North America.

ON MOUNT DENALI

Denali, cloaked in a mantle of ice and snow, holds the title of the coldest mountain on Earth. The summit, a desolate and unforgiving realm, once bore witness to a chilling record of -59.7°C (-75.5°F), with summer’s embrace barely softening the icy grip, temperatures lingering at a frigid -59.2°F (-50.7°C) under the assault of the windchill. This mountain, in its silent majesty, commands respect and awe, a beacon for those who dare to tread its frozen paths.

This tribute is raised in honor of the brave souls who have scaled the heights of Denali, embarking on a journey that shadows the formidable Everest. It may seem a curious juxtaposition, for Everest’s peak, reaching skyward at 29,032 feet, stands atop a base elevated 17,000 feet above the sea, its vertical challenge spanning 12,000 feet. Yet, it is Denali that emerges as the true colossus of the land, its roots buried at a modest 2,000 feet, only to ascend to the stars at 20,310 feet. The mountain’s vertical might, a staggering 18,000 feet, stands as a silent declaration of its supreme sovereignty over the land.

The ascent of Denali is more than a climb; it is an epic narrative of human resilience and perseverance. From its base, a mere 250 feet above the sea, to its frost-kissed summit, adventurers face the raw, unbridled force of nature in its most primal form. Confronted by this monumental spectacle, one cannot help but be overwhelmed by a profound sense of awe and wonder, as the sheer magnitude of Denali’s grandeur unfolds before their eyes, a majestic testament to the untamed beauty of the natural world.