Polar Bear Peak, Mountain summit in Chugach State Park, Alaska, US.
Polar Bear Peak rises 2016 meters above sea level at the head of South Fork Eagle River, 35 kilometers southeast of downtown Anchorage.
Members of the Mountaineering Club of Alaska named this peak in 1963 after discovering a snow patch on its north face resembling a polar bear skin.
The mountain serves as a training ground for local climbing communities, drawing mountaineers from Anchorage and surrounding regions throughout the year.
Visitors can access the peak through the Eagle River Nature Center, following the Historic Iditarod Trail for six miles before reaching the mountain approach.
The mountain features the Organ Glacier and multiple technical climbing routes, including the challenging Northwest Face and the Southeast Ridge path.
Location: Alaska
Elevation above the sea: 2,016 m
GPS coordinates: 61.15181,-149.19933
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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