Mount Hunter

Mount Hunter is a mountain peak in Denali National Park that draws climbers seeking technical challenges and high-altitude adventure. It rises to approximately 4,442 meters (14,573 feet) and ranks as the third-highest peak in the Alaska Range, after Denali and Mount Foraker.

The mountain was first summited in 1954 by Fred Beckey, Heinrich Harrer, and Henry Meybohm via the West Ridge route. This achievement established the climb as a challenging classic for ambitious mountaineers worldwide.

The Dena'ina people call this mountain Begguya, meaning 'Denali's Child,' a name that shows how they saw the surrounding peaks as connected to one another. Local understanding of the range still reflects this family relationship between the mountains.

The climb demands advanced technical skills and specialized equipment for snow-covered slopes and glacial crevasses. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and work with an experienced mountain guide.

The mountain features two distinct summits connected by a glacier plateau between them. The North Summit reaches approximately 4,448 meters while the South Summit sits noticeably lower.

Location: Alaska

Elevation above the sea: 4,442 m

GPS coordinates: 62.95138,-151.09395

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41