Soholt Peaks facts for kids

Soholt Peaks (79°43′S 84°12′W / 79.717°S 84.200°W / -79.717; -84.200) are a group of tall, rocky mountains in Antarctica. These peaks are not covered in ice, which is unusual for the region. They stand between the Gifford Peaks and the Drake Icefall. You can find them in the Heritage Range, which is part of the larger Ellsworth Mountains.

How Soholt Peaks Got Their Name

These impressive peaks were named by a group of explorers. In 1962 and 1963, a team from the University of Minnesota explored the Ellsworth Mountains. They decided to name the peaks after Donald E. Soholt. He was a geologist who was part of their expedition team.

First Climbers of Soholt Peaks

The Soholt Peaks are a challenging place to explore. The very first time people traveled across them was in December 2013. Three brave climbers, Ralf Laier, Pachi Ibarra, and Seth Timpano, made this journey. They used a special climbing method called "Alpine style." This means they carried all their gear with them and did not rely on outside help.

Their adventure was quite difficult. Bad weather forced them to split their trip into two parts. In total, their expedition lasted for eight days and six nights. During this amazing journey, they achieved several "first ascents." This means they were the first people to ever climb to the top of these peaks.

Some of the peaks they conquered include:

• First Soholt Peak (2,328 meters high)
• Eley Peak (2,311 meters high)
• Lillywhite Peak (2,321 meters high)
• Fourth Peak (2,260 meters high)
• Rooster Comb Ridge (2,250 meters high)
• Cerro Catedral (2,412 meters high)
• Mount Macalester (2,480 meters high)

They also made the "First Descent" down the Phylon Ice Fall. This was another first for explorers in the area.

Geographical Features of Soholt Peaks

The Soholt Peaks area is home to several interesting natural features. These include glaciers, ridges, and other mountains.

Here are some of the key geographical features you can find there:

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