Black Mountain (Alaska)
| Black Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Black Mountain, southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,891 ft (1,796 m)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,548 ft (472 m)[1] |
| Isolation | 4.2 mi (6.8 km)[1] |
| Coordinates | 59°06′55″N 136°07′18″W / 59.11528°N 136.12167°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Black Mountain Location of Black Mountain in Alaska | |
| Location | |
| Parent range | Alsek Ranges Saint Elias Mountains[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Skagway A-3 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | North slope[3] |
Black Mountain is a prominent 5,891 foot (1,796 meter) mountain summit located in the
Glacier Bay
, which is a popular destination for cruise ships.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Black Mountain has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[5] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Saint Elias Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Riggs Glacier below the west slopes, and McBride Glacier to the east.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "Black Mountain, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ Black Mountain AK, listsofjohn.com
- ^ "Black Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ^ "Black Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-02-08.
- ISSN 1027-5606.