@thricefelt Totally depends on conditions, with the exception of the West Gully -that's a legit ice climb that requires two tools. If you don't do the West Gully (as most people don't), than you could get away with one tool if the Trough has more snow in it. With fatigue and frozen hands, I was...
I used Dynafit TLT5 boots and TLT speed bindings. The TLT5 boots are the lightest most 'climbing-friendly' AT boots on the market. Swap out the liners, though. The stock ones are not nearly warm enough for Denali.
@naropetak Thanks. I'll check out the referenced Scott saga and song.