Kichatna Mountains
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Kichatna Mountains
The Kichatna Mountains are a small mountain range in the northwestern part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska, approximately 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Denali.[1] Unlike the major snow peaks of much of the rest of the Alaska Range, the Kichatnas boast short, steep rock towers, which are famous both for their high-quality, highly technical climbing, and their terrible weather.[2][3]
The main peaks of the Kichatnas include:
- Kichatna Spire, 8985 feet[4]
- Augustin Peak
- Gurney Peak, 8400 feet
- Middle Triple Peak, 8835 feet
- The Citadel, 8520 feet [3]
Named glaciers in the Kichatnas include
- Caldwell Glacier
- Cul-de-sac Glacier
- Fleischmann Glacier
- Shadows Glacier
- Shelf Glacier
- Tatina Glacier
Most of the glaciers originate from the Cathedral Spires arrête.
Gallery
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References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kichatna Mountains
- ^ McLean, Russell (1977). "Middle Triple Peak". American Alpine Journal. 21 (51). New York: American Alpine Club: 102–105. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
- ^ a b David Crothers and Jacon Mayer. "New Grade VI Goes Up in Kichatnas". Alpanist. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ Dougald Macdonald. "First Ascent on Kichatna Spire". Climbing.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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