Mount Silverthrone, Mountain summit in Denali National Park, United States.
Mount Silverthrone is a glaciated peak in the Alaska Range, located in Denali Borough, Alaska, rising to about 13,200 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level. Several glaciers cover its slopes, including the Brooks Glacier, which begins just below the summit.
Norman Bright and Frank P. Foster made the first ascent of Mount Silverthrone in 1945, bringing it to the attention of the climbing community. The US Army had previously named and mapped the peak while surveying the region.
The name "Silverthrone" was given by the US Army and refers to the throne-like shape of the summit as seen from a distance. Among climbers, the peak is known as one of the most remote objectives in the Alaska Range.
The best time to attempt the mountain is May or June, when weather tends to be most stable. The peak is extremely remote, so full self-sufficiency and thorough preparation are essential before setting out.
Mount Silverthrone has a topographic prominence of about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters), making it one of the most self-contained peaks in the Alaska Range. This means a climber must descend a long way before reaching terrain of comparable height.
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