Mount Hesperus (Alaska) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Hesperus |
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 Mount Hesperus
Location in Alaska
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,828 ft (2,996 m) |
| Prominence | 6,978 ft (2,127 m) |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Bethel Census Area, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Revelation Mountains, Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Lime Hills D-4 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1985 by Justin Lesueur, Karl Swanson, Stephen Spalding |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
Mount Hesperus is a very tall mountain in Alaska, United States. It is the highest point in the Revelation Mountains. These mountains are a smaller part of the larger Alaska Range.
The Revelation Mountains are not visited often. However, they have amazing rocky peaks that rise sharply from lower ground. Mount Hesperus is especially impressive because of how steep it is. For example, it drops over 7,500 feet (2,286 meters) in less than 2 miles (3,219 meters) on two sides! This extreme steepness makes Mount Hesperus one of the most impressive peaks in North America.
Where is Mount Hesperus Located?
Mount Hesperus is found north of most other peaks in the Revelation Mountains. It sits between two branches of the Big River. To the southwest of the mountain, you can find the Revelation Glacier. The mountain is also quite far from cities. It is over 100 miles from the closest major airport.
Who First Climbed Mount Hesperus?
The first time someone successfully climbed Mount Hesperus was on May 2, 1985. The climbers were Justin Lesueur from New Zealand, and Karl Swanson and Stephen Spalding from Alaska.
They first tried to climb the mountain from its northeast side. Later, they found a successful path on the southwest face. This climb involved moving through snow, over rocky sections, and up a frozen waterfall. They also had to cross an icy ridge with overhanging snow.
