Atna Peaks
Mountain Alaskan mountain peaks in a remote wilderness
A cluster of alpine peaks in Alaska’s interior that attract experienced mountaineers and backcountry skiers seeking remote climbs and glacial terrain.
How to Get to Atna Peaks #
Access typically requires bush plane or floatplane from regional hubs such as McCarthy, Glennallen or Glennallen-area airstrips; overland approaches are lengthy and involve rough trail and river travel. Arrange transport with local bush pilots or mountaineering outfitters experienced with the Copper River area.
Tips for Visiting Atna Peaks #
- If attempting mountaineering objectives on Atna Peaks, hire a local guide with glacier experience and file travel plans with Alaska backcountry authorities.
- Approach via the Copper River Basin; weather can change rapidly and aircraft access (bush plane) is common for remote Alaska peaks.
Best Time to Visit Atna Peaks #
Best visited in summer (June-August) for climbing and bush-plane access; weather still unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Atna Peaks #
Atna Peaks's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -24°C to 3°C. Moderate rainfall (750 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
