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Mount Foraker
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| Elevation (feet): | 17400 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 5304 |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | United States |
| Range/Region: | Alaska/Yukon Ranges |
| SubRange: | Alaska Range |
| State: | Alaska |
| Latitude: | 62.9608 |
| Longitude: | -151.398 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | April, May, June |
| Year first climbed: | 1934 |
| First successful climber(s): | Charles Hutson, T. Graham Brown, C. Waterston |
| Convenient Center: | Talkeetna, Alaska |
| Nearest major airport: | Anchorage, Alaska |
Description
Mount Foraker is the second highest summit of the Alaska Range, and the sixth highest in North America. It is located fifteen miles southwest of Denali (20,320 ft.), North America's highest peak. Most of the mountain lies within Denali National Park, and is accessed by the Kahiltna Glacier, which is also the starting point for Denali West Buttress climbs. Foraker's native name Sultana means wife (of Denali), and the native name for nearby Mount Hunter (14,573 ft.) is Begguya, meaning child (of Denali).
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