The Climb for a Cure, Denali 2001 expedition will start in May of 2001.   Here is a bit of info on the climb

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Mt. McKinley offers one of the world's greatest expedition challenges. While it is exceeded in elevation by peaks in South America and Asia, its arctic environment--with extreme temperatures and severe storms--and its great height above the Alaskan plain make it a severe test of personal strength, team work, and logistics. No peak in the world has greater relief: McKinley rises 17,000 feet above its surrounding plain, Kilimanjaro 14,000 feet, and Everest 13,000 feet. Vertical elevation gain on Everest from the normal basecamp for the South Col route is 11,000 feet; from our landing spot on the Kahiltna Glacier McKinley's summit rises another 13,000 feet.

Climbing a high mountain is a serious undertaking, demanding a lot from ones body. And this demanding experience can only be enjoyed if one is prepared for it. Physical fitness is one of the subjective hazards of mountaineering over which we can exert a great deal of control.

It is especially important for the  mountaineer to realize that being fit can make dealing with objective hazards less dangerous. Ones physical capacity for mountaineering is determined primarily by ones level of aerobic power and physical strength. Long hikes in the mountains or hills is the best form of preparation.

There is no such thing as a walk up route on Denali. We will be carrying heavy loads and dragging massive sleds daily. Sleeping and eating conditions will not always be ideal and severe storms may keep us tent bound for days. We must prepare ourselves  mentally and physically for the many challenges of the climb. For some the days stuck in a tent are the most difficult days of the climb.