Pease Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pease Peak
Pease Peak
Highest point
Elevation	7,750 ft (2,360 m)
Prominence	500 ft (150 m)
Parent peak	Mount Dickey (2,495 ft)
Geography
Pease Peak Location in Alaska
Location	Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
Parent range	Alaska Range
Topo map	USGS Talkeetna D-2

Pease Peak is a tall mountain in Alaska, USA. It stands about 7,750 feet (2,362 meters) high. You can find it in the Alaska Range, inside Denali National Park and Preserve.

This peak sits high above two huge ice rivers called Tokositna Glacier (to its west) and Ruth Glacier (to its east). It's also near the Don Sheldon Amphitheater, a big bowl-shaped area. Pease Peak is about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Denali, which is North America's tallest mountain. It's also very close to Mount Dickey, another big peak.

Pease Peak is often seen by people flying into the area. This is because it's close to where air taxis land and near the Sheldon Chalet, a special lodge. The mountain was named after a mountain climber in the late 1940s. Sometimes, it's also called Mount Pease.

Climate Around Pease Peak

The area around Pease Peak has an alpine climate. This means it has very long, cold, and snowy winters. The summers are usually cool. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (−4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (−22 °F).