Mount Huntington (Alaska)
Mountain Alaskan peak famed for steep technical climbs
A technical peak in Alaska’s high country, Mount Huntington is sought by experienced alpinists for steep rock-and-ice routes and serious mountaineering challenges.
How to Get to Mount Huntington (Alaska) #
Access to Mount Huntington typically begins at the town of Talkeetna or the hubs of Anchorage/Fairbanks for logistics. Most parties fly into the Alaska Range via ski-equipped bush plane to drop points near the Ruth Gorge or glacier approaches; approaches on foot involve lengthy glacier travel and require crevasse-rescue competency and route-finding.
Tips for Visiting Mount Huntington (Alaska) #
- Only experienced alpinists should attempt routes on Huntington-this is steep technical climbing with objective hazards.
- Check recent trip reports for current serac and ice conditions; routes change yearly.
- If photographing the peak, use a telephoto lens from Ruth Gorge for the classic northern aspect.
Best Time to Visit Mount Huntington (Alaska) #
Mount Huntington's window for alpine-style ascents is narrow-typically the Alaska summer-when weather and daylight allow technical routes to be attempted.
Weather & Climate near Mount Huntington (Alaska) #
Mount Huntington (Alaska)'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 -21°C to 3°C. Moderate rainfall (631 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -17°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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July
July is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
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August
August is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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September
September is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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