Mount Alverstone, Mountain peak in Saint Elias Mountains, Alaska and Yukon
Mount Alverstone is a peak in the Saint Elias Mountains that marks the border between Alaska and Yukon Territory. It rises prominently above the surrounding landscape at the meeting point of these two regions.
The mountain was named in 1908 to honor Richard Everard Webster Alverstone, an English Lord Chief Justice. The first successful climb took place in 1951 when Walter Wood's expedition reached the summit.
The mountain received its name in 1908 to honor Lord Richard Everard Webster Alverstone, who served as the Lord Chief Justice of England.
The area is only accessible during warmer months and requires glacier experience and proper high-altitude climbing skills. Expeditions are typically organized through the national parks that manage the Alaska and Yukon sides.
The peak serves as Boundary Peak 180, marking a crucial spot where the Alaska-Canada border shifts direction. From this location, the borderline continues toward the nearby Mount Saint Elias.
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