Mount Kudlich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Kudlich |
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Aerial view of Mount Kudlich
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 11,301 ft (3,440 m) |
| Prominence | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
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 Mount Kudlich
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Denali National Park and Preserve Matanuska-Susitna Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount McKinley A-2 |
| Type of rock | Granite |
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| First ascent | 1968 by Niklaus Lotscher and Heinz Alleman |
| Easiest route | class 5.8 Southwest Ridge |
Mount Kudlich is a tall mountain in Alaska, United States. It's located inside Denali National Park and Preserve. This mountain is a part of the big Alaska Range. People sometimes call it Peak 11,300 because of its height.
About Mount Kudlich
Mount Kudlich stands at 11,301 feet (about 3,445 meters) tall. It is found in a wild and beautiful area of Alaska. The mountain sits about 4,000 feet above where two parts of the Ruth Glacier meet. This spot is on the west side of a special area called the Don Sheldon Amphitheater.
Mount Kudlich is not far from other famous peaks. It is about 6.15 miles (9.9 km) southeast of Denali, which is North America's highest mountain. It is also about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Mount Huntington. Another nearby peak is Mount Dan Beard, about 3 miles (4.8 km) west-southwest.
How Did Mount Kudlich Get Its Name?
The mountain was likely named by an explorer named Belmore Browne. He might have named it after Herman C. Kudlich (1861-1946). Herman Kudlich was a City Magistrate in New York. He was also a member of the American Museum of Natural History.
Belmore Browne was part of an expedition in 1906. This group claimed to be the first to climb Mount McKinley (which is now called Denali). However, this claim was later shown to be incorrect.
First Climbers
The first time anyone successfully climbed Mount Kudlich was in 1968. Two climbers, Niklaus Lotscher and Heinz Alleman, made this first ascent. They climbed the mountain using a route called the Southwest Ridge. The mountain is made of a type of rock called Granite.
Exploring the Area
The area around Mount Kudlich is very wild and beautiful. It is a popular spot for adventurers and nature lovers.
- You can check the weather for the nearby town of Talkeetna here: Talkeetna Weather
- For a mountain-specific forecast, you can look here: Mountain Forecast
- You can also find videos, like this one about an Avalanche on Kudlich.
