Mount Augusta, Mountain summit in Saint Elias Mountains, Alaska
Mount Augusta rises to 4,289 meters in elevation, forming the eastern end of a ridge that extends toward Mount Saint Elias in Alaska.
The United States Geological Survey researcher I.C. Russell named Mount Augusta in 1891 to honor his wife, J. Augusta Olmsted Russell.
Mount Augusta stands as a destination for mountaineers who follow the paths established by Peter Schoening's team during their first ascent in 1952.
July presents optimal climbing conditions on Mount Augusta, with base camps typically established on the Seward Glacier, located 50 miles from settlements.
The mountain maintains a significant local relief despite its lower elevation compared to neighboring peaks, with a prominence of 1,549 meters.
Location: Alaska
Elevation above the sea: 4,289 m
GPS coordinates: 60.30808,-140.45821
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:08
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