Middle Triple Peak

Middle Triple Peak
Highest point
Elevation 8,835 ft (2,693 m)
Prominence 1,800 ft (550 m)
Coordinates 62°23′41″N 152°46′05″W / 62.39472°N 152.76806°W / 62.39472; -152.76806Coordinates: 62°23′41″N 152°46′05″W / 62.39472°N 152.76806°W / 62.39472; -152.76806
Geography
Location Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, United States
Parent range Kichatna Mountains, Alaska Range
Climbing
First ascent 1976 by R McLean, C Porter

Middle Triple Peak is the second highest peak in the Kichatna Mountains, a subrange of the Alaska Range in Alaska, United States. It is a striking rock tower, with immense, sheer walls on the east and west sides.

Its East Buttress route (roughly 3,600 feet/1,100 m high) is a classic hard rock climbing route. Due to the remoteness of the range and the usually terrible weather, this peak has seen only a few ascents. The first ascent of the peak was in 1976 by Russell McLean and Charlie Porter (fresh from the first solo of the Cassin Ridge on Denali).

Notable ascents and routes

Further reading

References

  1. McLean, Russell (1977). "Middle Triple Peak". American Alpine Journal (New York: American Alpine Club) 21 (51): 102–105. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
  2. Long, Alan (1977). "A Trip to the Kichatnas". American Alpine Journal (New York, NY, USA: American Alpine Club) 21 (51): 106–113. ISBN 978-0-930410-31-5.
  3. Beckwith, Christian (1998). American Alpine Journal: vol 40, 1998, issue 72. New York City, USA: American Alpine Club. ISBN 0-930410-78-5.

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