Clyde Peak

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Coordinates: 48°35′17″N 113°37′02″W / 48.58806°N 113.61722°W / 48.58806; -113.61722
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Clyde Peak
Northeast aspect, reflected in Red Eagle Lake
Highest point
Elevation8,610 ft (2,624 m)[1]
Prominence770 ft (235 m)[1]
Parent peakMount Logan (9,244 ft)[2]
Isolation1.44 mi (2.32 km)[2]
Coordinates48°35′17″N 113°37′02″W / 48.58806°N 113.61722°W / 48.58806; -113.61722[1]
Naming
EtymologyNorman Clyde
Geography
Clyde Peak is located in Montana
Clyde Peak
Clyde Peak
Location in Montana
Clyde Peak is located in the United States
Clyde Peak
Clyde Peak
Location in the United States
Location
class 3 scrambling[2]

Clyde Peak is an 8,610-foot-elevation (2,620-meter) mountain summit located in

Topographic relief
is significant as the southwest aspect rises approximately 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) in one mile.

Etymology

The mountain's name commemorates Norman Clyde (1885–1972), who made the first ascent of this peak on July 23, 1923.[1] Clyde is credited with 130 first ascents, most of which were in the Sierra Nevada of California.[3] In 1923 he spent 36 days in Glacier National Park, Montana, where he climbed 36 mountains, including 11 first ascents. This geographical feature's name has not yet been officially adopted by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

Geology

Like other mountains in Glacier National Park, Clyde Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was initially uplifted beginning 170 million years ago when the Lewis Overthrust fault pushed an enormous slab of precambrian rocks 3 mi (4.8 km) thick, 50 miles (80 km) wide and 160 miles (260 km) long over younger rock of the cretaceous period.[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Clyde Peak is located in an alpine subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool to warm summers.[5] Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter, and as thunderstorms in summer. This climate supports the Red Eagle Glacier remnant on the north slope of the peak.

Gallery

  • Clyde Peak (left), Blackfoot Mountain (center), Mt. Logan (right). Aerial view from northeast, circa 1925.
    Clyde Peak (left), Blackfoot Mountain (center), Mt. Logan (right).
    Aerial view from northeast, circa 1925.
  • South aspect of Clyde Peak (centered), with Logan upper left. 1914
    South aspect of Clyde Peak (centered), with Logan upper left. 1914
  • North aspect of Clyde Peak, with Logan and Red Eagle Glaciers. 1914.
    North aspect of Clyde Peak, with Logan and Red Eagle Glaciers. 1914.
  • Aerial view of the west aspect of Clyde Peak (left side), circa 1930s
    Aerial view of the west aspect of Clyde Peak (left side), circa 1930s

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Clyde Peak, Montana". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  2. ^ a b c "Clyde Peak - 8,610' MT". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
  3. ^ Norman Clyde - Mountaineer, Owensvalleyhistory.com
  4. ^ Gadd, Ben (2008). "Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. S2CID 9654551
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External links
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