Mount Deborah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Deborah |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 12,339 ft (3,761 m) NGVD 29 |
| Prominence | 5,139 ft (1,566 m) |
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 Mount Deborah
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Denali Borough, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Eastern Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Healy C-1 |
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| First ascent | 1954 by Fred Beckey, Henry Meybohm, Heinrich Harrer |
| Easiest route | snow/ice climb |
Mount Deborah is a tall mountain located in Alaska, a U.S. state. It's part of the eastern Alaska Range. Even though it's not the highest mountain in North America, it stands out because it rises very steeply from the land around it. For example, its Northeast Face goes up 7,000 feet (2,135 meters) in just about 1.5 miles (2.4 km)! This steepness, along with tough access, bad weather, and lots of ice and snow, makes Mount Deborah a very hard mountain to climb.
The mountain was named in 1907 by James Wickersham. He named it after his first wife, Deborah Susan (Bell) Wickersham.
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First Climbs and Challenges
Mount Deborah is known for being a very difficult peak to climb. Its steep sides and icy conditions make it a big challenge for even experienced mountaineers.
The First Successful Climb
The first time anyone successfully climbed Mount Deborah was in 1954. A team of three climbers, Fred Beckey, Henry Meybohm, and Heinrich Harrer, reached the top. They used a path called the South Ridge.
Other Important Climbs
Many climbers have tried to reach the summit of Mount Deborah. Here are some notable attempts and successful climbs:
- In 1953, a team tried to climb the South Ridge but did not make it.
- In 1964, David Roberts and Don Jensen attempted the East Ridge. Their story is told in a famous book.
- In 1975, a team of six climbers made the second successful ascent. They used a new path called the West Buttress and South Ridge. It took them 36 days to reach the top on May 8.
- In 1976, another new path, the Northwest Ridge, was climbed. This was the third time anyone reached the summit.
- In 1977, Dakers Gowans and Charles Macquarrie climbed the North Face. This was a new and very challenging route.
Today, the West Face is considered the most common way to climb the mountain. The Northwest Ridge is also a recommended route for climbers.
Mount Deborah in Books and Places
Mount Deborah has inspired stories and even given its name to other places.
A Famous Mountaineering Book
The mountain is featured in a well-known book about climbing called Deborah: A Wilderness Narrative. It was written by David Roberts. The book describes his team's attempt to climb the peak in 1964, which was not successful.
Places Named After the Mountain
There is a street in College, Alaska, named Deborah Avenue. It is named after Mount Deborah. Right next to it is Hayes Avenue, named after Mount Hayes, another mountain.
A Greek Poem
The Greek writer Menelaos Lountemis wrote a poem called "Deborah's mountains." He wrote it between 1932 and 1940. The poem is part of his collection of poetry called "Κραυγή στα πέρατα."
See also
In Spanish: Monte Deborah para niños
