Mount Chamberlin (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Chamberlin |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,901 ft (2,713 m) |
| Prominence | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
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 Mount Chamberlin
Location in Alaska
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| Parent range | Brooks Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Michelson B-2 |
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| First ascent | 1963 by George G. Barnes, Dennis Burge, Graham Stephenson |
| Easiest route | West Ridge: glacier/snow climb, Alaska Grade 1; class 2 hike if route is ice-free |
Mount Chamberlin is a very tall mountain located in Alaska, USA. It is the third highest peak in the Brooks Range, a large mountain chain in northern Alaska.
Where is Mount Chamberlin?
Mount Chamberlin is found in a part of the Brooks Range called the Franklin Mountains. It is about 30 miles (48 km) west-northwest of Mount Isto. Mount Isto is the tallest mountain in the Brooks Range.
This mountain is also inside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a huge protected area for wildlife in Alaska.
How Tall is Mount Chamberlin?
For a long time, people thought Mount Chamberlin was the highest peak in the Brooks Range. But in 2014, new measuring tools were used. These tools showed that Mount Chamberlin is actually the third highest mountain in the range.
Who Was Mount Chamberlin Named After?
Mount Chamberlin was named after a person named Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin. He lived from 1843 to 1928. Thomas Chamberlin was a geologist, which means he studied rocks and the Earth. He was part of an exploration trip called the Peary Auxiliary Expedition in 1894.
