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]

Kichatna Mountains
The Kichatna Peaks
Highest point
PeakKichatna Spire, Mount Augustin
Elevation8,985 feet (2,739 m)
Coordinates62°26′06″N 152°42′53″W
Geography
Kichatna Mountains
CountryUSA
RegionMatanuska-Susitna Borough

The main peaks of the Kichatnas include:

Named glaciers in the Kichatnas include

Most of the glaciers originate from the Cathedral Spires arrête.

Panorama taken from close to the furthest southeastern extension of the Kichatna Mountain range, showing Skwentna River.
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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kichatna Mountains
  2. McLean, Russell (1977). "Middle Triple Peak". American Alpine Journal. New York: American Alpine Club. 21 (51): 102–105. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
  3. David Crothers and Jacon Mayer. "New Grade VI Goes Up in Kichatnas". Alpanist. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. Dougald Macdonald. "First Ascent on Kichatna Spire". Climbing.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.


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