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Mount Grosvenor (Alaska Range)

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Mountain in the American state of Alaska
Mount Grosvenor
Aerial view from northwest.
Mt. Grosvenor centered, flanked by Johnson (left), Church (right)
Highest point
Elevation8,400+ ft (2,560+ m)
Prominence925 ft (282 m)
Parent peakMount Wake
Coordinates62°53′13″N 150°42′23″W / 62.88694°N 150.70639°W / 62.88694; -150.70639
Geography
Mount Grosvenor is located in AlaskaMount GrosvenorMount GrosvenorLocation in Alaska
Interactive map of Mount Grosvenor
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Protected areaDenali National Park
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Talkeetna D-2
Geology
Rock typeGranite
Climbing
First ascent1979

Mount Grosvenor is an 8,400+ ft (2,560+ m) mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 0.87 mi (1 km) northwest of Mount Church and 0.54 mi (1 km) south of Mt. Johnson. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Wake, 1.32 miles (2.12 km) to the northwest. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its east face with over 4,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook who claimed the first ascent of Denali in 1906, but was later disproved. This peak's unofficial name honors Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor (1875–1966), President of the National Geographic Society, father of photojournalism, and the first full-time editor of National Geographic magazine. The first ascent of the peak was made in 1979 by Gary Bocarde, Charlie Head, John Lee, and Jon Thomas.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Grosvenor is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

Gallery

  • Mt. Grosvenor (left) and Mt. Church (right) appear as snowy twin peaks in the center. South aspect. Mt. Grosvenor (left) and Mt. Church (right) appear as snowy twin peaks in the center. South aspect.
  • Aerial view from northwest. Left to right: Mt. Wake, Mt. Johnson, Mt. Grosvenor, and Mt. Church Aerial view from northwest. Left to right: Mt. Wake, Mt. Johnson, Mt. Grosvenor, and Mt. Church
  • Mts. Grosvenor and Johnson by Frederick Cook circa 1906 Mts. Grosvenor and Johnson by Frederick Cook circa 1906

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mount Grosvenor". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  2. Americanalpineclub.org Four Ascents in the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier
  3. C. E. Rusk, On the Trail of Dr. Cook, The Pacific Monthly, 1911, page 59.
  4. Appalachia, Summer/Fall 2005, Volumes 56-58, page 111
  5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. ISSN 1027-5606.

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