Mount Ratz

Mount Ratz is a summit in the Stikine Icecap region of the Coast Mountains near the British Columbia-Alaska border. The peak rises from a landscape shaped by glaciers and rocky alpine terrain.

The peak was named in 1909 after William Francis Ratz, a Dominion Land Surveyor who mapped the Taku, Whiting, and Stikine Rivers. Its first documented ascent occurred in 1964 by mountaineer Fred Beckey.

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

The site requires technical climbing skills and is only accessible under favorable snow and weather conditions that often limit attempts. Visitors should plan carefully as this remote location demands extensive preparation and respect for alpine hazards.

The peak stands at a considerable distance from other summits of similar elevation, making it one of North America's most isolated major mountains. This remoteness makes it a sought-after objective for mountaineers pursuing expeditions in rarely visited terrain.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 3,090 m

Part of: Stikine Icecap

GPS coordinates: 57.39352,-132.30460

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45