Hudson Stuck

Hudson Stuck (1863–1920) was an English-born Episcopal priest and explorer of Alaska. Born in London, he emigrated to Texas as a young man, worked as a cowboy and teacher, was ordained, and became dean of the cathedral in Dallas. In 1904 he went north as Archdeacon of the Yukon, traveling thousands of miles each winter by dog sled to visit missions and native villages, and defending the rights of Alaska Natives. In 1913 he organized and led the first ascent of Denali, the highest mountain in North America. His books include The Ascent of Denali, Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled and Voyages on the Yukon.