Mount Deborah

Mount Deborah is a 12,339-foot summit in the Alaska Range with a dramatic northeast-facing wall. Climbers typically approach this peak via Gillam Glacier and the South Ridge route.

The peak was named in 1907 by James Wickersham in honor of his first wife Deborah Susan Bell Wickersham. This naming occurred during early exploration efforts in the Alaska Range.

David Roberts documented his 1964 climbing attempt in his book 'Deborah: A Wilderness Narrative', contributing to mountaineering literature.

Access to this summit requires technical climbing skills and ice climbing experience to navigate challenging terrain. Visitors should expect severe weather conditions, steep icy slopes, and long approach distances.

In 2000 two skiers completed the first ski descent from the summit, a remarkable achievement in North American skiing history. This success demonstrated that highly technical alpine peaks could be skied in extreme conditions.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 63.63806,-147.23704

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02