Tazcol Peak

Tazcol Peak
Southwest aspect of Tazcol/Lindita Tazcol Peak slightly left of center
Highest point
Elevation	7,850 ft (2,393 m)[1][2]
Prominence	700 ft (213 m)[2]
Parent peak	Lindita Peak (7,910 ft)[2]
Isolation	0.72 mi (1.16 km)[2]
Coordinates	61°20′50″N 146°37′38″W / 61.3473332°N 146.6272108°W / 61.3473332; -146.6272108[3]
Geography
Tazcol Peak Location of Tazcol Peak in Alaska
Location	Copper River Census Area
Country	United States
State	Alaska
Protected area	Chugach National Forest
Parent range	Chugach Mountains[1]
Topo map	USGS Valdez B-8

Tazcol Peak is a 7,850-foot-elevation (2,393-meter) mountain

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Tazcol Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.^[6] Weather systems coming off the Gulf of Alaska are forced upwards by the Chugach Mountains (orographic lift), causing heavy precipitation in the form of rainfall and snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −20 °F. This climate supports the Tazlina and Columbia Glaciers surrounding this mountain. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing.

See also

• List of mountain peaks of Alaska
• Geography of Alaska

References