Mount McAdie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount McAdie |
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 Mount McAdie
Location in California
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 13,805 ft (4,208 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Whitney |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Inyo and Tulare counties, California, U.S. |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Whitney |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1922 by Norman Clyde |
| Easiest route | Exposed scramble, class 3 |
Mount McAdie is a tall mountain peak in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is located in California, United States. This mountain is about 2.1 miles south of Mount Whitney, which is the highest peak in the continental U.S. Mount McAdie has three main tops, and the one to the north is the very highest.
The top ridge of Mount McAdie forms a border. It separates Sequoia National Park from the John Muir Wilderness. It also marks the line between Inyo and Tulare counties. The town of Lone Pine is about 12.4 miles northeast of the mountain. Lone Pine is in the Owens Valley and is located along U.S. Route 395.
How Did Mount McAdie Get Its Name?
The mountain was given its name in 1905. It was named to honor Alexander George McAdie. He was in charge of the U.S. Weather Bureau in San Francisco at that time.
Alexander McAdie had visited the top of Mount Whitney in 1903. James E. Church was the person who named Mount McAdie after him. The name "Mount McAdie" first appeared on a map in 1956. This was on a special map made by the USGS.
Climbing Mount McAdie
The north peak of Mount McAdie is the highest point. Climbers can reach it from a place called Arc Pass. The first person to climb this peak was Norman Clyde in 1922.
The west side of the mountain was first climbed in 1954. This climb is considered a difficult one. It is rated as a Class 4 climb on the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS).
Mountain climbing can be very challenging and requires great skill. In 1968, a group of experienced climbers faced difficulties on Mount McAdie. One climber, Anita Ossofsky, was part of a team climbing the mountain. They were well-prepared and had good weather. During their climb, an accident occurred. This event reminds us that even skilled climbers must always be careful and aware of the risks when exploring mountains.
Images for kids
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Mount McAdie from the summit of Whitney
