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Mountain in Alaska, United States
Troublemint Peak
Southwest aspect
(Viewed from Skyscraper Mountain)
Highest point
Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Prominence1,135 ft (346 m)
Parent peakMontana Peak (6,949 ft)
Isolation1.76 mi (2.83 km)
Coordinates61°51′31″N 149°02′34″W / 61.858506°N 149.042779°W / 61.858506; -149.042779
Geography
Troublemint Peak is located in AlaskaTroublemint PeakTroublemint PeakLocation in Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughMatanuska-Susitna
Protected areaHatcher Pass Management Area
Parent rangeTalkeetna Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Anchorage D-6
Climbing
First ascent1969, Charles McLaughlin
Easiest routeclass 5.6 climbing

Troublemint Peak is a 6,801-foot-elevation (2,073-meter) summit in Alaska, United States.

Description

Troublemint Peak is located 20 miles (32 km) north of Palmer, Alaska, in the Talkeetna Mountains and in the Hatcher Pass Management Area of the state park system. Precipitation runoff from this mountain's west slope drains into headwaters of the Little Susitna River, whereas the east side drains into Moose Creek which is a tributary of the Matanuska River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 3,800 feet (1,158 meters) above Little Susitna River in one mile (1.6 km). The approach to the peak is via the eight-mile Gold Mint Trail which reaches the Mint Glacier Hut. The peak was so named in July 1968 by Curt and Gretchen Wagner who compared the granite tower to those in The Bugaboos. Other whimsically named peaks near the Mint Glacier include Spearmint Spire, Triplemint Peak, Doublemint, and Telemint Spire. The first ascent of the summit was made on August 17, 1969, by Charles A. McLaughlin via the Southeast Ridge. This mountain's toponym has not been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Troublemint is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and short cool summers. Winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F with wind chill factors below −10 °F. This climate supports the Mint Glacier on the northwest slope. The months of May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

Gallery

  • Troublemint reflected in Beryl Lake Troublemint reflected in Beryl Lake
  • Spearmint Peak (left) and Troublemint (right) from Moonstone Lake Spearmint Peak (left) and Troublemint (right) from Moonstone Lake
  • Troublemint (center) and Doublemint (right) from west-northwest Troublemint (center) and Doublemint (right) from west-northwest

See also

References

  1. ^ "Troublemint Peak, Peakvisor.com". Retrieved 2024-11-24.
  2. ^ "Troublemint, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
  3. Troublemint Peak Rock Climbing, Mountainproject.com, Retrieved 2024-11-24.
  4. North America, United States, Alaska, Talkeetna Range, John Vincent Hoeman, American Alpine Journal, 1968, americanalpineclub.org.
  5. Scree, Charles A. McLaughlin, Mountaineering Club of Alaska, November 1969, p. 2.
  6. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
  7. Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-01-08.

External links

Places adjacent to Troublemint Peak
Mint Glacier Montana Peak
Spearmint Spire		 Moose Creek
Mint Hut Troublemint Peak Moose Creek
Lynx Peak
Little Susitna River Doublemint Peak
Triplemint Peak		 Moose Creek
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