Mesahchie Peak
| Mesahchie Peak | |
|---|---|
  Mesahchie Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,795 ft (2,681 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,235 ft (681 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°34′43″N 120°52′49″W / 48.57861°N 120.88028°WCoordinates: 48°34′43″N 120°52′49″W / 48.57861°N 120.88028°W [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Skagit County, Washington, U.S. |
| Parent range | Cascade Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Logan |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1966 by four climbers |
| Easiest route | class 3 |
Mesahchie Peak (8,795 feet (2,681 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington.[3] Mesahchie Peak is named after the Chinook word for wicked.[4] Mesahchie Peak is the highest summit along a ridge known as Jagged Edge and is only .25 mi (0.40 km) east of Katsuk Peak.[4] Both the Katsuk and Mesahchie Glaciers descended down the northwest and northeast flanks of the peak respectively.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Mesahchie Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Mesahchie Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- 1 2 Mount Logan, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- 1 2 Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. pp. 353–355. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
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