Harry Karstens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetHarry Karstens
American government official, mountain climber and outdoorsman
Date of Birth: 02-Sep-1878
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 28-Nov-1955
Profession: mountaineer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Harry Karstens
- Henry Peter "Harry" Karstens (September 2, 1878 – November 28, 1955) was the first superintendent of Mount McKinley National Park (now known as Denali National Park), from 1921 to 1928.
- He was the guide and climbing leader of the first complete ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) in 1913, with expedition members Hudson Stuck, Episcopal Archdeacon of the Yukon and Arctic; Walter Harper and Robert Tatum.
- John Fredson was one of two young Gwich'in Alaska Natives who supported the party.
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