Mount Alverstone
Mountain Remote Yukon mountain on the Alaska–Canada border
Straddling the Yukon boundary, Mount Alverstone is a remote high peak in the Saint Elias range visited by experienced mountaineers on long, glaciated expeditions requiring complex logistics.
How to Get to Mount Alverstone #
Approach by bush plane or long access routes from roadheads in Yukon; coordinate with local outfitters and authorities for permits and logistics.
Tips for Visiting Mount Alverstone #
- Mount Alverstone is remote and requires serious planning; only experienced mountaineers should attempt it.
- Coordinate with park authorities in Yukon and obtain updated glacier and route information before travel.
Best Time to Visit Mount Alverstone #
The mountain is best attempted in the brief Alaskan/Yukon summer; routes require alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Mount Alverstone #
Mount Alverstone's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -25°C to -3°C. Abundant rainfall (1033 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -22°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and breezy conditions.
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