Choose Your Denali
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1988
Todd Skinner | Yosemite National Park - USA
Born from need, worn for desire – nothing symbolises free-spirited adventure quite like the Denali.
The original Denali was introduced in ‘88 as a zip-in fleece to the Mountain Jacket.
As such, it was a key component of the Expedition System, a system of layers that debuted on the backs of US climbers, Todd Skinner and Paul Piana, during their historic 30-day Salathé Wall climb in Yosemite. It completely revolutionised technical fleeces and went on to be used on expeditions in Antarctica, the Himalaya, Kazakhstan and Patagonia.
The forever
Fleece
By the ‘90s, the Denali already showed signs of becoming the forever fleece. It wasn’t just for hardcore, dirt-bag climbers and adventurers. The Denali was worn on university campuses, city streets and weekend hiking trips.
1990
Jim Zellers | Mount McKinley “DENALI” - ALASKA
“People’s attraction to the Denali is more than just its trendiness or technical details.
It’s about identifying with what it symbolises: adventure and exploration.”
CONRAD ANKER
Mountaineer
1990
Conrad Anker | South West ridge of Ama Dablam - NEPAL
Same. Same.
But different.
This is the evolution.
- - Made from quick-drying recycled fleece that’s super warm
- - The shoulder overlay resists wear and tear from backpacks
Icons are born not made
Born to serve the needs of expeditions in the harshest regions of the world, these products have now taken on lives of their own. Harnessing cutting-edge technology, innovative design and athlete insights they were revolutionary. Today, they are iconic, worn and used everywhere from city streets to mountain tops.