| Kichatna Mountains | |
|---|---|
) The Kichatna Peaks | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Kichatna Spire, Mount Augustin |
| Elevation | 8,985 feet (2,739 m) |
| Coordinates | 62°26′06″N 152°42′53″W / 62.43500°N 152.71472°W |
| Geography | |
)  Kichatna Mountains | |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
The Kichatna Mountains are a small mountain range in the northwestern part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska, approximately 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Denali.[1] Unlike the major snow peaks of much of the rest of the Alaska Range, the Kichatnas boast short, steep rock towers, which are famous both for their high-quality, highly technical climbing, and their terrible weather.[2][3]
The main peaks of the Kichatnas include:
- Kichatna Spire, 8985 feet[4]
- Mount Augustin
- Gurney Peak, 8400 feet
- Middle Triple Peak, 8835 feet
- The Citadel, 8520 feet [3]
Named glaciers in the Kichatnas include
- Caldwell Glacier
- Cul-de-sac Glacier
- Fleischmann Glacier
- Shadows Glacier
- Shelf Glacier
- Tatina Glacier
Most of the glaciers originate from the Cathedral Spires arrête.
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References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kichatna Mountains
- ^ McLean, Russell (1977). "Middle Triple Peak". American Alpine Journal. New York: American Alpine Club. 21 (51): 102–105. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
- ^ a b David Crothers and Jacon Mayer. "New Grade VI Goes Up in Kichatnas". Alpanist. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ Dougald Macdonald. "First Ascent on Kichatna Spire". Climbing.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.