Earth:Mount Wake

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Short description: Mountain in the American state of Alaska
Mount Wake
Mount Wake summit.jpg
Aerial view of east aspect
Highest point
Elevation9,100+ ft (2,770+ m) [1]
Prominence1,900 ft (580 m) [1]
Isolation2.92 mi (4.70 km) [1]
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 62°54′10″N 150°43′46″W / 62.90278°N 150.72944°W / 62.90278; -150.72944[1]
Geography
Mount Wake is located in Alaska
Mount Wake
Mount Wake
Location of Mt. Wake in Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Protected areaDenali National Park
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Talkeetna D-2
Geology
Type of rockGranite
Climbing
First ascent1979 Gary Bocarde, Nick Parker, Paul Denkewalter

Mount Wake is a 9,100+ ft (2,770+ m) mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 14.44 mi (23 km) southeast of Denali and 5.85 mi (9 km) southwest of The Moose's Tooth. The nearest higher neighbor is Mount Dickey, 2.92 miles (4.70 km) to the north. Mount Bradley lies 1.51 miles (2.43 km) to the north, and Mount Johnson lies 0.89 miles (1.43 km) to the southeast. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its north face with over 4,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook for his friend Charles Wake.[2]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Wake is located in a Tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[3] Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[4]

See also

  • Mountain peaks of Alaska
  • Geology of Alaska

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