Buckner Mountain, Mountain summit in North Cascades National Park, Washington, US
Description
Buckner Mountain is a summit in North Cascades National Park with two prominent peaks separated by a ridge running east to west. The higher of the two summits reaches approximately 9,100 feet and dominates the surrounding landscape with steep granite walls.
History
The mountain was named after Henry Freeland Buckner, a mining operator active in the Horseshoe Basin area in the early 1900s. His presence in the region helped establish the name that remains on maps and in climbing records today.
Culture
Local mountaineers continue measuring the exact heights of both summits, contributing detailed data to regional geographic knowledge and climbing documentation.
Practical
Climbers drive along Cascade River Road to access the Cascade Pass Trailhead, the main starting point for approaching the mountain. It is best to visit during warmer months when snow melts and the terrain becomes more passable for hikers and climbers.
Did you know?
The northern face of the mountain holds the Boston Glacier, an expanse of ice nestled between rock walls. This formation draws experienced climbers seeking technical ice climbing routes during the warmer climbing season.
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