Sinclair Mountain

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Coordinates: 59°05′48″N 135°07′26″W / 59.09667°N 135.12389°W / 59.09667; -135.12389
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Sinclair Mountain
Sinclair Mountain, west aspect
Highest point
Elevation6,800+ ft (2,070+ m)[1]
Prominence3,600 ft (1,100 m)[1]
Isolation10.95 mi (17.62 km)[2]
Coordinates59°05′48″N 135°07′26″W / 59.09667°N 135.12389°W / 59.09667; -135.12389[1]
Geography
Sinclair Mountain is located in Alaska
Sinclair Mountain
Sinclair Mountain
Location of Sinclair Mountain in Alaska
Location
class 5.4[2]

Sinclair Mountain is a prominent 6,800+ ft (2,070+ m) mountain summit located in the

U.S. Board on Geographic Names.[4] The first ascent of this seldom climbed peak was made in mid-June 1973 by Jerry Buckley, Joe Greenough, and Craig Lingle.[5][6]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Sinclair Mountain has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[7] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Coast 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 glaciers on the north, south, and east sides of this mountain. The months May through July offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Sinclair Mountain.

See also

Gallery

  • Sinclair Mountain summit detail
    Sinclair Mountain summit detail
  • Sinclair Mountain centered
    Sinclair Mountain centered
  • Sinclair Mountain to left, glaciated "Selby" (6,330 ft, 1,929 m) to right.
    Sinclair Mountain to left, glaciated "Selby" (6,330 ft, 1,929 m) to right.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Sinclair Mountain, Alaska". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  2. ^ a b "Sinclair Mountain - 6,850' Alaska". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  3. ^ Dictionary of Alaska Place Names, Donald J. Orth author, United States Government Printing Office (1967), page 877.
  4. ^ "Sinclair Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  5. ^ "AAC Publications - North America, United States, Alaska, Mount Sinclair, Coast Range".
  6. ^ "Sinclair Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  7. ISSN 1027-5606
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External links
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