Mount Lister
Mountain Major Antarctic peak in the Royal Society Range
An Antarctic peak in the Royal Society Range, Mount Lister is visited by research teams studying geology, glaciology and ice dynamics in Victoria Land.
Mount Lister is the highest peak of the Royal Society Range in Victoria Land, Antarctica, with an elevation of approximately 4,025 meters. It is a major topographic landmark in the western Ross Sea sector.
The peak and surrounding range are of primary interest to glaciologists, geologists and polar researchers; recreational tourism is essentially nonexistent due to the remoteness and logistics required. The massif forms steep glaciated terrain typical of the high Victoria Land mountains.
The Royal Society Range and its principal peaks were charted during early 20th-century British Antarctic exploration; the region has since been the focus of scientific mapping and research campaigns.
Mount Lister sits in Victoria Land on the western side of the Ross Sea region of Antarctica and is accessed only as part of organized scientific expeditions.
- Elevation and rank: Stands at about 4,025 meters and is the highest point of the Royal Society Range in Victoria Land, Antarctica.
- Access: Visited primarily by scientific and logistical Antarctic expeditions rather than by tourists; access requires polar transport and support.
How to Get to Mount Lister #
Access to Mount Lister is through scientific or logistic operations based out of Antarctic research stations (often McMurdo or nearby field camps). Travel is by aircraft or ship in the Antarctic summer and must be coordinated with national Antarctic programs.
Tips for Visiting Mount Lister #
- Access is only by organized Antarctic expeditions - coordinate via national Antarctic programs.
- Have Antarctic-grade glacier and crevasse awareness; Lister is heavily glaciated and remote.
- Plan for a narrow summer window when sea and air approaches are possible.
Best Time to Visit Mount Lister #
Visiting is only feasible during the Antarctic summer and requires expedition logistics.
Weather & Climate near Mount Lister #
Mount Lister's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in December) and freezing winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from -48°C to -22°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -31°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -37°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -44°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -47°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -40°C and lows of -47°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -46°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -40°C and lows of -47°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is the coldest month with highs of -42°C and lows of -48°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -39°C and lows of -46°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -35°C and lows of -43°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -28°C and lows of -36°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -22°C and lows of -30°C. Light rainfall.
