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Igloo Mountain

Coordinates: 63°36′30″N 149°37′57″W / 63.6083975°N 149.6326085°W / 63.6083975; -149.6326085
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Igloo Mountain
South aspect
Highest point
Elevation4,800 ft (1,463 m)[1][2]
Prominence900 ft (274 m)[2][3]
Parent peakPeak 5250[3]
Isolation1.66 mi (2.67 km)[2]
Coordinates63°36′30″N 149°37′57″W / 63.6083975°N 149.6326085°W / 63.6083975; -149.6326085[1]
Geography
Igloo Mountain is located in Alaska
Igloo Mountain
Igloo Mountain
Location of Igloo Mountain in Alaska
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughDenali
Protected areaDenali National Park
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Healy C-6

Igloo Mountain is a 4,800 ft (1,460 m) summit in Alaska, United States.

Description

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Igloo Mountain is located in the Alaska Range in Denali National Park and Preserve. It is situated 4.93 miles (7.93 km) west of Double Mountain along the west side of Igloo Creek at mile 35 of the Park Road.[2] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into Big Creek and east into Igloo Creek, which are both tributaries of the Teklanika River. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,800 feet (550 meters) above Igloo Creek in one mile (1.6 km). This mountain was named in association with Igloo Creek; the name was published in 1954 by the U.S. Geological Survey; and the toponym has been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[4]

Northeast aspect, with Teklanika River

Climate

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Based on the Köppen climate classification, Igloo Mountain is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Igloo Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "Igloo Mountain". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  3. ^ a b "Igloo Mountain - 4,750' AK". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  4. ^ Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 445.
  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. ISSN 1027-5606.
  6. ^ Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute, alpineinstitute.com, Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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