Mount Steele
Mountain Rugged Yukon peak among Canada's highest mountains
A high Saint Elias Range summit in Yukon, Mount Steele draws advanced mountaineers. Climbs involve extensive glacier travel, remote logistics and long approaches, with dramatic icefields shared with nearby North American giants.
Mount Steele is a high peak in the Saint Elias Mountains of Yukon, Canada, reaching roughly 5,073 meters. It is among Canada’s highest mountains and is characterized by steep, glaciated slopes.
The peak is remote and typically attempted by experienced mountaineers using glacier travel and technical ice climbing techniques; weather and objective hazards such as crevasses and avalanches are significant. The mountain forms part of the rugged Saint Elias range that straddles the Yukon and Alaska.
Mount Steele lies in the southwestern Yukon near the boundary with Alaska and is within the broader region of Kluane and adjacent mountain lands, accessible only by long overland approaches or air support.
- Height and glaciers: Rises to about 5,073 meters and is one of the highest summits in the Saint Elias Mountains and in Canada, with extensive glaciation on its flanks.
Tips for Visiting Mount Steele #
- Mount Steele is extremely remote - approach is typically by long glacier traverse or by air support (charter helicopter/plane); plan logistics well in advance and expect multi-day glacier travel.
- Attempt climbs in the late spring to mid-summer window (long daylight and relatively more stable weather); outside that window weather and crevasse conditions are far more hazardous.
- Treat it as a technical alpine expedition: hire a guide or expedition operator with Saint Elias/Kluane experience, and make sure you have crevasse‑rescue, avalanche awareness and satellite communications - local rescue response is limited.
Best Time to Visit Mount Steele #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when access and climbing conditions in the Saint Elias region are most favorable, though the mountain remains glaciated and cold year‑round.
Weather & Climate near Mount Steele #
Mount Steele'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 -27°C to -5°C. Moderate rainfall (904 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -22°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -27°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (135 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -21°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -15°C and lows of -24°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and breezy conditions.
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