Mount Slaggard

Mount Slaggard is a mountain summit in the Saint Elias range located within Kluane National Park, rising to approximately 4,740 meters. The peak features glacial terrain and permanent snowfields that dominate its upper slopes and surrounding valleys.

The first climbers reached the summit in 1959, marking an important milestone in Canadian mountaineering. Since this first ascent, the peak has remained a destination for experienced alpinists.

The mountain stands within Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves natural landscapes and indigenous territories.

Climbing this peak requires specialized mountaineering gear, glacier experience, and thorough physical preparation. The warmer months offer more stable conditions than winter, though weather can change rapidly throughout the year.

Mount Slaggard maintains a prominence of 502 meters, positioning it as the thirty-fifth most prominent peak among 191 mountains in Kluane National Park.

Location: Yukon

Elevation above the sea: 4,742 m

GPS coordinates: 61.17261,-140.58503

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:41