Mount Saint Nicholas

Mount Saint Nicholas is a mountain summit in Glacier National Park, Montana, featuring a distinct horn-shaped peak with steep vertical walls on multiple sides. The mountain rises to approximately 9,381 feet and presents several challenging climbing routes suitable for experienced mountaineers.

Reverend Conrad Wellen completed the first recorded ascent in 1926, which opened new possibilities for technical climbing in the area. This achievement helped establish the mountain as an important destination for mountaineering in Montana.

The summit attracts skilled climbers from across the region who come to test themselves on demanding routes. It serves as a gathering place where the local mountaineering community pursues their passion for technical alpine climbing.

Reaching this summit requires crossing the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, with July and August offering the best conditions for climbing. The weather during these months tends to be more stable, making it the ideal window for attempting the technical routes here.

The Northeast Ridge route features roughly 300 meters of technical climbing after climbers reach a prominent notch in the mountain. Many mountaineers find this section particularly rewarding for its technical demands and the views it offers during the ascent.