University Peak, Mountain summit in Valdez-Cordova, United States
University Peak rises to 4,410 meters in the Saint Elias Mountains, featuring steep slopes covered in snow and ice throughout the year.
The mountain received its name in 1952 from Terris More, President of the University of Alaska, who claimed naming rights through prior discovery.
The first successful climb occurred on June 19, 1955, when Keith Hart led a team of university students to reach the peak's summit.
Access to University Peak begins at McCarthy, with climbers typically using small bush planes to reach the Beaver Basin at 3,048 meters.
The mountain's East Face route, established in 1997, requires advanced climbing techniques through complex combinations of snow, ice, and rock formations.
Location: Valdez–Cordova Census Area
Elevation above the sea: 4,410 m
GPS coordinates: 61.32710,-141.78698
Latest update: May 29, 2025 19:11
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