Mount LoganAbout Mount Logan
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -24° - -15° | -36° | 90 mm | - | - | 15.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -21° - -14° | -30° | 100 mm | - | - | 10.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -29° - -28° | -42° | 101 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -28° - -27° | -42° | 59 mm | - | - | 7.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -22° - -21° | -34° | 55 mm | - | - | 8.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -17° - -14° | -28° | 144 mm | - | - | 9.7 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -15° - -11° | -24° | 155 mm | - | - | 9.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -15° - -12° | -25° | 130 mm | - | - | 9.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -17° - -16° | -30° | 109 mm | - | - | 12.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -25° - -17° | -36° | 90 mm | - | - | 12.2 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -28° - -18° | -39° | 112 mm | - | - | 12.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -24° - -15° | -35° | 112 mm | - | - | 15.7 m/s | - | - |
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.