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Mount Ratz, Mountain summit in British Columbia, Canada

Mount Ratz reaches an elevation of 3,090 meters within the Stikine Icecap region of the Coast Mountains near the British Columbia-Alaska border.

William Francis Ratz, a Dominion Land Surveyor who mapped the Taku, Whiting, and Stikine Rivers, received recognition through the mountain's naming in 1909.

Fred Beckey, a notable North American mountaineer, completed the first documented climb of Mount Ratz in 1964, marking a milestone in regional exploration.

The mountain presents technical climbing challenges with limited documented ascents, requiring extensive preparation and favorable weather conditions for summit attempts.

Mount Ratz maintains an isolation distance of 310 kilometers from similar peaks, ranking as the 40th most prominent mountain in North America.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 3,090 m

Part of: Stikine Icecap

GPS coordinates: 57.39352,-132.30460

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04

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