Monte Buckland facts for kids
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Monte Buckland (left) with its summit covered with clouds. At the center of the image is Monte Sella.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,746 m (5,728 ft) |
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| Location | Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1966 by Carlo Mauri and party. 2012 by Robert Koschitzki and party. |
Monte Buckland is a tall and impressive mountain located in a special park in Chile called Alberto de Agostini National Park. It's found in the Chilean part of Tierra del Fuego, which is a large group of islands.
This mountain stands proudly on a narrow piece of land between Agostini Fjord and Fitton Bay. This area is part of the Gabriel Channel, which separates Dawson Island from Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego. Other mountains like Sella, Aosta, and Giordano are close by to the southeast and have their own interesting shapes.
Discovering Monte Buckland
A long time ago, a famous explorer named Phillip Parker King described Monte Buckland. He saw it as a very tall, needle-shaped mountain that stood out from the snowy landscape around it. He also noted a huge glacier on its northeastern side, formed by melting snow.
Climbing to the Top
Monte Buckland has been climbed by adventurers. The first time someone reached its summit was in 1966. This amazing feat was achieved by Carlo Mauri and his team.
Many years later, in 2012, another group of climbers successfully reached the top. This German expedition was led by Robert Koschitzki. It was a big achievement, as it had been several decades since the first climb.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Buckland para niños
