Mount Vancouver facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Vancouver |
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Mt. Vancouver, distant middle in August 2008
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,812 m (15,787 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,692 m (8,832 ft) |
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 Mount Vancouver
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Yukon, Canada / Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Saint Elias Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 115B/05 USGS Mount Saint Elias B-5 |
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| First ascent | July 5, 1949 |
| Easiest route | Major Expedition |
Mount Vancouver is a very tall mountain located on the border between Canada and the United States. It is the 15th highest mountain in all of North America. Its southern part is in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. The northern part is in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon, Canada.
Mount Vancouver has three main peaks: a north peak, a middle peak, and a south peak. The middle peak is the lowest of the three. The south peak is called Good Neighbor Peak. It stands at about 4,785 meters (15,699 feet) tall. This peak sits right on the international border between Canada and the United States. The north peak is a bit taller, reaching about 4,812 meters (15,787 feet).
The mountain was named in 1874 by William Healey Dall. He named it after George Vancouver. George Vancouver was an explorer who mapped the coast of Alaska between 1792 and 1794.
Climbing Mount Vancouver
Mount Vancouver is a challenging mountain to climb. Many skilled climbers have tried to reach its peaks over the years. Here are some of the notable first ascents (FA) of different routes on the mountain:
First Ascent of the Mountain
- In 1949, the first team to successfully climb Mount Vancouver used the North Buttress route. The climbers were William Hainsworth, Alan Bruce-Robertson, Bob McCarter, and Noel Odell. Walter Wood also helped support their climb.
Other Important Climbs
- In 1975, a team made the first ascent of the Northeast Ridge to the north peak. This group included Cliff Cantor, Bob Dangel, Paul Ledoux, Rob Milne, Hal Murray, Bob Walker, John Yates, and Barton DeWolf.
- In 1977, the West Face of the mountain was climbed for the first time. The climbers on this expedition were John Lauchlan, John Calvert, Trevor Jones, and Mike Sawyer.
