Since 2011, this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has led the effort to provide support for the many VIPs/volunteers in the mountaineering program at Denali National Park

Annual Mountaineering Summaries

Meet some of the VIPS/volunteers IN PARK

““DRV directly supports Denali’s Mountain VIP Program, and in turn the park’s mountaineering program as a whole, by providing additional resources such as a high quality gear cache, access to training opportunities, and logistical support to national and international volunteers.””

— nps.gov, winner of 2013 Denali Pro Award

What We've Achieved

Denali volunteers now arrive for patrol more prepared and better equipped- easing the burden placed on both volunteers and Denali National Park resources
Gear cache of specialized and expensive high altitude mountaineering equipment now available for volunteers to use during patrol.
Transportation funds: relieve some of the costs of the required shuttle of volunteers from Anchorage-Talkeetna-Anchorage (2.5 hour drive one way) and of expensive flights in an out of Alaska.
2013 Denali Pro Pin award for efforts to support the mountaineering program.
DRV has assisted Nepali instructors with travel and other costs, ensuring a successful exchange program in Denali National Park and the Khumbu Climbing Center

What Volunteers in parks (vips) do:

Denali volunteers have been in existence since the first Denali Ranger Patrol
Denali volunteers assist in life-saving rescues
Provide Medical expertise and care
Advise climbers to potential avalanche or mountaineering hazards
Assist rangers in keeping the mountain clean
Give their time for 30+ days on Denali
Key players in the success of Denali Rangers Patrol

Mission Statement: The mission is to provide ancillary support for volunteers of Denali National Park Mountaineering program. Which includes but is not limited to financial support for travel-related expenses, educational opportunities, or any other service that would benefit the volunteer.