Mount Michelson (Brooks Range)
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| Mount Michelson | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 8,855 ft (2,699 m) |
| Location | North Slope Borough, Alaska |
| Range | Brooks Range |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Michelson B-1 |
| First ascent | April 23, 1957 by John P. Thompson and R. E. "Pete" Isto[1] |
| Easiest route | South Face to East Ridge: glacier/snow climb, Alaska Grade 1[1] |
Mount Michelson is a high peak in the Romanzof Mountains, part of the Brooks Range of northern Alaska in the United States. It is located about 15 mi (25 km) east of the highest peak in the range, Mount Chamberlin.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Michael Wood and Colby Coombs, Alaska: a climbing guide, The Mountaineers, Seattle, 2001, ISBN 0-89886-724-X
- ^ Some sources claim Mount Michelson is the highest peak in the range; this is not supported by the 1:63,360 scale USGS topographic maps. See Mount Chamberlin.
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image from TerraServer-USA
- Surrounding area map from Google Maps
- Location in the United States from the Census Bureau
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