Byron Peak
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| Byron Peak | |
|---|---|
 Byron Peak rises above Portage Lake | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,400 m) |
| Prominence | Approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) |
| Coordinates | 60°43′36″N 148°51′36″W / 60.72667°N 148.86000°W |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Chugach National Forest |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Byron Peak is typically climbed from the north |
Byron Peak is a 4,590 feet (1,399 m) mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in Chugach National Forest.
Location
[edit]Byron Peak is located in the Chugach National Forest at the head of a short, steep-walled valley, and rises above Portage Lake.
Outdoor Recreation
[edit]Due to relative ease of access and proximity to the major population centers of Alaska, Byron Peak and the surrounding area is a popular destination for mountain climbers, hikers, and, occasionally, skiers. The Byron Glacier Trail is a short and easy walk to the base of Byron Peak, and offers visitors panoramic views of steep glaciated mountains and Portage Lake.[1] Continuing upward from the floor of the valley toward the peak requires technical skill and climbing equipment.
Accidents and Fatalities
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Byron Peak has been the site of several tragic accidents.
- September 2006; one climber killed in a fall into a glacial crevasse [2]
- February 2004; one climber killed in a cornice break avalanche near the summit[3]
- August 1996; one young climber, the daughter of a well-known leader in Alaska's outdoor community, killed in a fall[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "United States Forest Service: Byron Glacier Trail". Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ "Juneau Empire: Man Dies After Fall on Glacier". Archived from the original on October 25, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ "Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center". Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ "Alaska Outdoor Fatalities / Anchorage Daily News". Retrieved December 3, 2012.
External links
[edit]- Byron Peak Weather forecast