Mount La Perouse
| Mount La Perouse | |
|---|---|
 Mount La Perouse, east aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,728 ft (3,270 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,778 ft (847 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mount Crillon (12,726 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 7.07 mi (11.38 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 58°33′46″N 137°04′59″W / 58.56278°N 137.08306°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount La Perouse Location of Mount La Perouse in Alaska | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| Census Area | Hoonah–Angoon |
| Protected area | Glacier Bay National Park |
| Parent range | Fairweather Range Saint Elias Mountains[1] |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Fairweather C-4 |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | Gabbro |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1953 |
| Easiest route | Mountaineering |
Mount La Perouse is a 10,728-foot (3,270 meter) glaciated mountain summit located in the
USGS party consisting of James Seitz, Karl Stauffer, Rowland Tabor, Rolland Reid, and Paul Bowen.[5] On February 16, 2014, a colossal 68 million ton landslide broke free from the flanks of Mt. La Perouse and flowed nearly 4.6 miles (7.4 km) from where it originated.[6]
The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing and viewing.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount La Perouse has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports hanging glaciers on its slopes as well as the immense Brady Glacier to the east, Finger Glacier to the south, and La Perouse Glacier to the north and west. Precipitation runoff and meltwater from its glaciers drains into the Gulf of Alaska.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Mount La Perouse, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ a b "La Perouse, Mount - 10,728' AK". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "Mount La Perouse". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ Mount La Perouse, National Park Service
- ^ American Alpine Journal, Ascent of Mount La Perouse, Publication Year: 1953
- ^ Anchorage Daily News, 68 million ton landslide in Alaska: Mount La Perouse
- ISSN 1027-5606.
Gallery
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Brady Glacier / Mt. La Perouse -
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Mt. La Perouse / La Perouse Glacier by Austin Post. 1977 -
Mount La Perouse with Finger Glacier, from southwest -
Mount La Perouse and Brady Glacier. 1973
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External links
- Weather forecast: Mount La Perouse
- Account of first ascent: American Alpine Club
- Aerial photo: Flickr
- Flickr aerial photo: Finger Glacier and Mt. La Perouse
- Flickr photo: 2014 landslide
- Mount La Perouse pronunciation