Mount Logan
Mountain Canada's highest peak in Yukon, heavily glaciated
In Yukon’s St. Elias range, Mount Logan is Canada’s highest peak with extensive glaciers in Kluane National Park. Climbers attempt long, technical expeditions; scientists study its icefields and remote flights depart from Haines Junction for access.
Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada, rising to approximately 5,959 metres in the St. Elias Mountains of Yukon. The massif is extremely large, with wide glaciated slopes and multiple subsidiary summits that contribute to its high massif elevation.
The mountain lies within Kluane National Park and Reserve and is known for its long glaciers, heavy snow accumulation and remote access. Climbs approach from glacier bases and require extended glacier travel, with serious logistical planning and high-altitude mountaineering experience.
Named for the Canadian geologist Sir William Edmond Logan, the main summit was first reached in 1925 by a Canadian expedition. Mount Logan’s remote northern location and large relief make weather and logistics the dominant challenges for expeditions.
Mount Logan sits in southwestern Yukon near the border with Alaska, within the protected area of Kluane National Park and Reserve. The surrounding landscape is dominated by high glaciated peaks and broad icefields.
- Elevation: Highest mountain in Canada at 5,959 metres and the second-highest peak in North America after Denali.
How to Get to Mount Logan #
Most expeditions stage from Haines Junction, Yukon, and use ski-equipped aircraft to land on glaciers in the Kluane region. Kluane National Park headquarters and Parks Canada provide permitting and park information; commercial operators handle transfers and logistics.
Tips for Visiting Mount Logan #
- Permits and medical checks are required; climbers typically join an organized expedition through a licensed operator.
- Approach to the mountain is through Kluane National Park - plan for long glacier travel and crevasse rescue training.
- Acclimatize properly: the mountain's elevation (5,959 m) and polar conditions can create extreme altitude and cold even in summer.
Best Time to Visit Mount Logan #
Late spring to mid-summer is the main climbing season; weather is still extremely cold and unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Mount Logan #
Mount Logan'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 -29°C to -11°C. Abundant rainfall (1257 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -21°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and windy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -28°C and lows of -29°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -27°C and lows of -28°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -21°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -14°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -17°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and windy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -17°C and lows of -25°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and windy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -18°C and lows of -28°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and windy conditions.
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