Alaska Mountaineering Challenge 2017 (AMC-17)

Location: Alaska Denali Range

Research Objectives:

O&P – Comparing Metabolic Demands between Adults with Differing Amputation Levels and Non-Amputees; Amputee/Prosthetic acclamation, functional performance, and endurance assessment at altitude/glaciated environment.

Training Objectives:

To expand the CWVC cadre of wounded/injured veterans who are trained with the skills and judgment necessary to pursue mountaineering in a remote glaciated environment.