Mount Saint Elias
Mount Saint Elias is a towering glacial peak straddling Alaska and Yukon, famed for its dramatic rise from sea level and challenging high-angle climbs.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Yukon-Kuskokwim |
| Country | United StatesCanada |
| State | AlaskaYukon |
| County | Skagway-Hoonah-AngoonHaines |
| District | St. Elias Mountains |
| Timezone | AmericaAnchorage |
| Latitude | 60.58 |
| Longitude | -139.2 |
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5:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Saint Elias rises to 18,008 ft (5,489 m) and marks the border between southeastern Alaska and Yukon, making it one of the highest and most prominent peaks in North America. Its massive, glaciated flanks and steep circumferential ridges host some of the continent’s most serious alpine routes and long-duration climbs. The mountain’s base is often just a few hundred meters above sea level near Lituya Bay and Skagway, but it unleashes ferocious weather, towering crevasses, and high-altitude terrain above the icefields. While it's remote and infrequently visited, dedicated mountaineers and scientific teams prize its epic summits, glacier systems, and key position in the violent St. Elias–Chugach range. Access typically involves multi-day approaches from coastal valleys or established base camps, making preparations and local guides (especially on technical routes) essential.
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