Keele Peak, Mountain peak in Mackenzie Mountains, Yukon, Canada.
Keele Peak is a mountain summit in the Mackenzie Mountains of northern Yukon, rising to 2,972 meters (9,751 feet). It stands as the highest point in this remote mountain range in northern Canada.
The peak was named after Joseph Keele, an Irish surveyor and geologist who explored the Yukon region in the early 1900s. His fieldwork helped map and document these remote northern territories.
The peak serves as a reference point for local indigenous communities who have traversed these northern territories for generations through established routes.
Reaching this summit requires serious preparation due to its remote location and the challenging terrain of the surrounding wilderness. Most climbing expeditions are planned for summer months when weather conditions are more favorable for mountain travel.
This summit stands in extreme geographic isolation, separated from the next higher peak in North America by hundreds of kilometers. This remoteness makes it a special landmark among climbers interested in isolated mountain summits.
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