Mount Hubbard
Mountain Tall mountain on Yukon–Alaska border, glaciated
Straddling the Yukon-Alaska border in the Saint Elias Range, Mount Hubbard is a remote, glaciated peak sought by technical mountaineers and scientific teams.
How to Get to Mount Hubbard #
Access to Mount Hubbard is remote and typically involves multi-day approaches by sea or glacier travel from bases in Yakutat (Alaska) or Haines (Alaska) and then overland or by air to field camps. Logistics are complex and must be arranged with experienced alpine operators; permits and international border coordination may be necessary.
Tips for Visiting Mount Hubbard #
- This is serious, remote alpine country; only experienced mountaineers with glacier skills should attempt the summit.
- Plan for long approaches and variable weather; carry crevasse rescue equipment and a reliable communication device.
- Coordinate permits and border protocols if crossing between Yukon and Alaska approaches.
Best Time to Visit Mount Hubbard #
Short summer window for climbs; conditions remain glaciated and cold year-round.
Weather & Climate near Mount Hubbard #
Mount Hubbard'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 -24°C to -3°C. Abundant rainfall (1071 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -20°C and lows of -24°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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May
May is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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June
June is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (117 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 (131 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -23°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -22°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and breezy conditions.
