SUPPORTING A TEAM THAT SAVE LIVES
Denali Rescue Volunteers
ABOUT US
Denali Rescue Volunteers (DRV) was founded by volunteers, for volunteers.
We are a non-profit that support the Mountain Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program at Denali National Park. We provide gear, training, and logistical support to help skilled volunteers conduct high-altitude rescue patrols. By easing financial and logistical burdens, DRV enables climbers and medics to assist in life-saving missions on North America’s tallest peak.
IMPACT
We Empower Volunteers to Save Lives and Protect Denali’s Wilderness
COST-EFFECTIVE MODEL
By pooling resources and volunteer talent, DRV supplements Denali National Park's limited spending and delivers high quality equipment needed to perform rescues effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Volunteers educate climbers on Leave No Trace principles and help enforce clean climbing practices at high-altitude camps. They participate in waste removal efforts, including packing out human waste and abandoned gear from the mountain. Through our volutneer’s work, DRV promotes a culture of responsibility that protects both climbers and the wild landscape they depend on.
DRV in Numbers
7
BOARD MEMBERS
+8,000
HOURS VOLUNTEERED PER SEASON
~45
VOLUNTEERS PER SEASON
326
DONORS
SUPPORT
Our Donors
The success and sustainability of Denali Rescue Volunteers (DRV) is rooted in the generosity, commitment, and shared values of its supporters. From individual donors and outdoor enthusiasts to corporate partners and foundations, DRV’s community of supporters are more than donors—they’re mission partners. Their belief in the power of well-prepared, volunteer-assisted mountain rescue ensures Denali remains not just climbable, but survivable.
K2 AVIATION
TALKEETNA AIR TAXI
DENALI BREWING COMPANY
PIT VIPER