Snowy Mountain, Stratovolcano in Alaska Peninsula, US

Snowy Mountain is a stratovolcano located on Alaska Peninsula and rises to about 7,100 feet within the Aleutian Range. The peak is distinguished by extensive ice fields and dramatic rocky slopes that reflect its volcanic origin.

Snowy Mountain was named by the National Geographic Society in 1919, a reference to the glaciers found in its vicinity rather than to permanent ice on the slopes themselves. The sources consulted record no dated eruption for this stratovolcano on the Alaska Peninsula.

The name Snowy Mountain was given by the National Geographic Society in 1919, referring to the glaciers around the peak rather than to snowfall on the summit itself. The volcano stands at 58°20′8″N, 154°40′55″W on the Alaska Peninsula, a remote area reached by air.

Reaching the peak demands mountaineering expertise, wilderness survival skills, and coordination with local air services for transport. Visitors should expect severe weather conditions and unpredictable flying situations.

Snowy Mountain was named by the National Geographic Society in 1919, and the name refers to the glaciers around the peak rather than to snow on the summit itself. The mountain rises to 2,162 metres at 58°20′8″N, 154°40′55″W on the Alaska Peninsula.