Mount Carter, Summit in Livingston Range, Montana
Mount Carter is a peak in the Livingston Range within Glacier National Park, standing at approximately 9,848 feet. The mountain's slopes are marked by Rainbow Glacier to the south and Weasel Collar Glacier to the northeast.
The peak was named after Thomas H. Carter, a prominent politician and businessman who shaped Montana's development during the late 1800s. The naming reflects his significant role in the state's history.
Mount Carter stands as the tenth highest peak in Glacier National Park, drawing mountaineers and researchers who study its diverse ecological systems.
The best time to climb is from June to September when conditions are most stable and snow melts from the slopes. Winter brings heavy snowfall, particularly in January, making access difficult during those months.
The peak supports two distinct glacier systems on its flanks that have persisted despite regional climate shifts affecting other mountains nearby. These ice fields provide insight into glacier dynamics in the Rocky Mountains.
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