Boston Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boston Peak |
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Boston Peak and Quien Sabe Glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,894 ft (2,711 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 854 ft (260 m) |
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 Boston Peak
Location in Washington (state)
Boston Peak
Location in the United States
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| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Topo map | USGS Cascade Pass |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1938 by Calder Bressler, Ray Clough, Bill Cox, and Tom Myers |
| Easiest route | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
Boston Peak is a tall mountain located in the North Cascades mountain range. You can find it in the state of Washington, U.S.A. It is inside the beautiful North Cascades National Park.
It stands at 8,894 feet (2,711 m) tall. This makes it one of the highest mountains in Washington. In fact, it's the 26th tallest peak in the state! Its closest taller neighbor is Buckner Mountain, which is about 1.66 miles (2.67 km) to the east.
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What is Boston Peak Like?
Boston Peak sits just north of the line that divides Chelan and Skagit counties. It is connected to Buckner Mountain by a sharp, narrow ridge called Ripsaw Ridge. This ridge follows the county line.
Nearby Mountains and Ridges
Sahale Peak is directly south of Boston Peak. They are connected by a short ridge. A longer ridge goes northwest from Boston Peak. This ridge connects it to Forbidden Peak and Sharkfin Tower.
Glaciers and Basins
The northern slopes of Boston Peak and Ripsaw Ridge are covered by Boston Glacier. This is the largest glacier in the North Cascades. The west side of Boston Peak has the Quien Sabe Glacier. The Davenport Glacier is on the southeast side.
East of these tall peaks, the land slopes down into a large bowl-shaped valley. This valley is called Boston Basin. Many small streams that form the Cascade River flow down from Boston Basin. Cascade Pass, an important mountain pass, is about 2.2 mi (3.5 km) south of Boston Peak.
South of the high peaks, there is another large valley called Horseshoe Basin. Streams that form the Stehekin River begin here.
Water Flow
Boston Peak is on the boundary between two major river systems. Water from its western side flows into the Skagit River. This happens through the Cascade River and other streams. Water from its eastern side flows into the Columbia River. This happens through the Stehekin River and other streams.
History of Boston Peak
Boston Peak gets its name from the Boston Mine. This mine operated on the mountain's southeast side in the late 1800s. The first mining claims in this area were made in 1889. George Rowse and John Rouse named their claims "Boston" and "Chicago."
First Climb
Boston Peak was first climbed in 1938. The climbers were Calder Bressler, Ray Clough, Bill Cox, and Tom Myers. It is a challenging climb because the slopes are very steep. Also, the rocks are loose and crumbly.
