Mount Foraker
Mountain Prominent Alaska Range peak near Denali National Park
Neighbor to Denali in Alaska’s central Alaska Range, Mount Foraker is a technical 17,000-foot peak sought by experienced climbers. Routes cross glaciers and require alpine skills; the massif dominates panoramas from the Denali National Park corridor.
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Mount Foraker is a major peak in the central Alaska Range located within Denali National Park and Preserve. It rises to about 5,304 m (17,400 ft) and forms a prominent, heavily glaciated massif near other high Alaska Range summits.
The mountain is noted for steep, technical routes and extensive glaciers on its flanks, making it a serious objective for experienced mountaineers rather than casual hikers. Climbs require glacier travel, crevasse navigation, and sustained alpine technical climbing over long approaches.
Foraker is a natural alpine feature of the Alaska Range; it is not a constructed site and has been shaped by glaciation and tectonic uplift. Over time its glaciers and faces have been the focus of exploratory and technical climbs.
Geographically the peak sits in the central Alaska Range within Denali National Park and Preserve in southern central Alaska. It lies among the high massif region of the park and is reachable only by extended backcountry approaches or air support.
- Elevation: Elevation 5,304 m (17,400 ft).
- Access: Located inside Denali National Park and Preserve; access is remote and typically involves glacier travel and multi-day approaches.
How to Get to Mount Foraker #
Approaches begin from the Talkeetna area or via long glacier flights that deposit parties on nearby icefields. Most expeditions involve aircraft support and are organized by experienced Alaskan guide services.
Tips for Visiting Mount Foraker #
- Prepare for long approaches and glacier travel - Mount Foraker is remote and technical.
- Use Talkeetna or Willow as logistical bases and hire AMGA-certified guides for serious routes.
- Monitor weather carefully - Alaska's ranges develop storms rapidly and rescues are difficult and expensive.
Best Time to Visit Mount Foraker #
Climbs are typically attempted in late spring to early summer; expect glaciated approaches and extended self-sufficiency.
Weather & Climate near Mount Foraker #
Mount Foraker'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 -27°C to -7°C. Moderate rainfall (757 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -26°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -25°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (118 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -24°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and windy conditions.
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