Jack Mountain

Jack Mountain

Nohokomeen Glacier on the northwest face in 1966
Elevation 9,075 ft (2,766 m) NAVD 88[1]
Prominence 4,211 ft (1,284 m)[2]
Location
Location Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Range North Cascades
Coordinates 48°46′22″N 120°57′22″W / 48.772826164°N 120.956241539°WCoordinates: 48°46′22″N 120°57′22″W / 48.772826164°N 120.956241539°W[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] Nohokomeen Glacier nearly fills the cirque on the upper north slopes of the mountain.

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]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jack". NGS data sheet. U.S. National Geodetic Survey.
  2. ↑ "Jack Mountain, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  3. ↑ Howbert, Jeff. "Washington 100 Highest Peaks". The Northwest Peakbaggers Asylum.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Beckey, Fred W. (1995). Cascade alpine guide : climbing and high routes. Vol. 2, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass (2nd ed.). Mountaineers Books. pp. 196–199. ISBN 978-0-89886-423-6.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.

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