Mount Fairweather, Peak at Alaska-British Columbia border, United States and Canada
Mount Fairweather rises 4,653 meters above sea level, standing as the highest mountain in British Columbia within Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Captain James Cook named the mountain in 1778 during his Pacific exploration, encountering rare clear conditions around its summit at that time.
The Indigenous Tlingit people call this mountain Tsalxaan, incorporating it into their traditional stories about the relationships between geographical landmarks.
Climbing expeditions typically occur between April and June when weather patterns permit safer ascents through the snow-covered slopes and glacier fields.
The mountain accumulates over 254 centimeters of yearly precipitation, creating one of the deepest snowpacks found anywhere on Earth.
Location: Alaska
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 4,653 m
Operator: International Boundary Commission
GPS coordinates: 58.90637,-137.52611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
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