Mount Powell, Mountain summit in Fresno County, United States.
Mount Powell is a mountain summit along the Sierra Nevada crest, positioned at the boundary between Kings Canyon National Park and John Muir Wilderness. The peak rises to approximately 4,073 meters and features multiple distinct summits that appear in various geographical records.
The peak was named in 1911 by Robert B. Marshall to honor explorer John Wesley Powell. The first recorded ascent took place in 1925 when Walter Huber and James Rennie reached the summit.
The mountain holds three distinct summits, each referenced as Mount Powell in various documents, leading to ongoing discussions about geographical naming conventions.
Climbers approach the peak through Sabrina Basin trail, which passes several lakes before reaching the Thompson Glacier area. The final stage involves scrambling on rock and snow, requiring proper alpine experience and equipment.
Powell Glacier on the northern face has shrunk noticeably over recent decades, showing visible signs of retreat. This feature makes the mountain a place where visitors can observe changes in the alpine environment directly.
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