Jan 12 2024
Mount Jefferson Rising high above the forests and glacial valleys of northern New Hampshire, Mount Jefferson is one of the great summits of the Presidential Range. At approximately 5,714 feet, it is the third-highest major mountain in New Hampshire, surpassed only by Mount Washington and Mount Adams. Mount Jefferson is a mountain of exposed boulder …
Jan 12 2024
Mount Adams Rising above the rugged northern Presidential Range, Mount Adams is one of the most imposing mountains in New Hampshire. Modern lidar-based measurements place its summit at approximately 5,797 feet, making it the second-highest ranked peak in the state after Mount Washington. Mount Adams is a classic White Mountains destination: steep approaches, enormous boulder …
Jan 12 2024
Mount Madison At the northern end of New Hampshire’s spectacular Presidential Range, Mount Madison rises to approximately 5,363 feet above sea level. Although lower than nearby Mount Adams and Mount Jefferson, Madison is an unmistakable mountain, with a steep, rocky summit cone and sweeping views across the northern White Mountains. Mount Madison is the fifth-highest …
Jan 11 2024
Mount Moffit Rising to 13,020 feet in Alaska’s remote Hayes Range, Mount Moffit is an imposing glaciated summit defined by steep ridges, enormous vertical relief, and a mountaineering history stretching from the pioneering expeditions of the 1940s to major new routes climbed in the 21st century. Mount Moffit stands in the eastern portion of the …
Jan 10 2024
Olds Mountain Olds Mountain rises above Juneau, Alaska, in the rugged Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Although modest in elevation compared with Alaska’s great glaciated giants, the mountain packs an impressive combination of steep alpine terrain, sweeping views, glacially sculpted geology, and surprisingly wild backcountry within only a few miles of the state capital. …
Jan 08 2024
Sheep Mountain Rising above Juneau in Southeast Alaska, Sheep Mountain is a rugged 4,245-foot summit in the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Its relatively modest elevation can be misleading: because the surrounding landscape begins close to sea level, reaching the mountain involves substantial climbing through temperate rainforest, subalpine vegetation, and exposed alpine terrain. Sheep …
Jan 08 2024
Roberts Peak | Mount Roberts Roberts Peak, more commonly known as Mount Roberts, rises 3,819 feet above Gastineau Channel immediately southeast of downtown Juneau, Alaska. The mountain is one of the most recognizable landmarks around the state capital, combining steep rainforest-covered slopes, open alpine ridges, a rich mining-era history, and expansive views over Juneau and …
Jan 07 2024
Alto San Juan Alto San Juan, also known simply as Cerro Alto or El Alto, is a remote 6,148-meter mountain rising directly on the international border between Chile and Argentina. Surrounded by glaciers and several of the great summits of the high Andes, it is one of the lesser-known 6,000-meter peaks of South America. The …
Jan 07 2024
Ulu Point Ulu Point is a remote 13,654-foot summit in Alaska’s spectacular Wrangell Mountains. Rising within Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the peak occupies a heavily glaciated landscape near the much larger Mount Sanford and ranks among Alaska’s relatively small group of mountains exceeding 13,000 feet. Despite its impressive elevation, Ulu Point is little …
Jan 07 2024
Mount Drum Mount Drum is a dramatic 12,010-foot volcano rising above Alaska’s Copper River Basin at the western edge of the Wrangell Mountains. Although several neighboring peaks are thousands of feet higher, Drum’s enormous topographic prominence and abrupt rise from the surrounding lowlands make it one of the most visually commanding mountains in south-central Alaska. …
