| Jack Mountain | |
|---|---|
Nohokomeen Glacier on the northwest face in 1966 |
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| Elevation | 9,075 ft (2,766 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 4,211 ft (1,284 m) [2] |
| Location | |
| Location | Whatcom County, Washington, USA |
| Range | North Cascades |
| Coordinates | [1] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1904 by E.C. Barnard |
| Easiest route | Climb with exposure, class 4 |
Jack Mountain is the 17th highest mountain in Washington state.[3] It is one of the 10 non-volcanic peaks in Washington State over 9,000 feet (2,700 m). It towers dramatically over the south end of Ross Lake, rising 7,450 ft (2,271 m) above the lakeshore in only 3 horizontal miles (4.8 km).[4]
Jack Mountain was first described by surveyor Henry Custer in 1859, and was named for prospector Jack Rowley who was active on Canyon Creek.[5] The first recorded ascent of Jack Mountain was made in 1904 by topographer E.C. Barnard.[5] Climbing routes exist from most directions and most are class 4 but some involve true technical climbing. All are long routes with a great deal of vertical gain.[4]