Schoening Peak facts for kids
Schoening Peak is a very tall, rocky mountain in Antarctica. It stands about 4,743 metres (15,561 ft) (or 15,561 feet) high! This peak is found at the edge of the icy Vinson Plateau, which is part of the Sentinel Range in the Ellsworth Mountains. It rises above Hinkley Glacier to its north and Dater Glacier to its northeast.
How Schoening Peak Got Its Name
Schoening Peak was named in 2006 by a group called the US-ACAN (United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names). It was named after a famous climber, Peter K. Schoening (1927-2004).
Peter Schoening was part of an American climbing team in 1966–67. This team made history by being the first to successfully climb Mount Vinson. Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in all of Antarctica! Peter Schoening also climbed other tall mountains in the Sentinel Range during that expedition.
Where Is Schoening Peak Located?
Schoening Peak is located at 78°31′36″S 85°27′57″W / 78.52667°S 85.46583°W. It is about 2.09 miles (3.36 km) (3.36 km) east of Mount Vinson.
Other nearby peaks include Marts Peak, which is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) (1.9 km) to the northwest. It is also about 3.24 miles (5.21 km) (5.21 km) northeast of Opalchenie Peak. Finally, Silverstein Peak is about 2.91 miles (4.68 km) (4.68 km) to the east-northeast. Maps of this area were first made in 1961 and updated in 1988.
