Mount Bradley (Alaska) Explained

Mount Bradley
Elevation:9100feet
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:2700
Range:Alaska Range
Map:USA Alaska
Map Size:270
Label Position:right
Part Type:Protected area
Part:Denali National Park
Country:United States
State:Alaska
Region:Matanuska-Susitna
Region Type:Borough
Coordinates:62.9247°N -150.7264°W
Topo:USGS Talkeetna D-2
Rock:Granite

Mount Bradley is a 9100feet mountain summit located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated on the west side of the Ruth Gorge, 13.330NaN0 southeast of Denali and 4.680NaN0 southwest of The Moose's Tooth. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Dickey, 1.41miles to the north, Mount Wake lies 1.51miles to the south, and London Tower rises 2.55miles directly east on the opposite side of The Great Gorge. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its north face with nearly 5,000 feet of vertical sheer granite. The mountain was named by famed explorer Dr. Frederick Cook for John R. Bradley, a wealthy casino owner from Florida and one of Cook's financial sponsors.[2] [3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Bradley is located in a subarctic climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers.[4] Temperatures can drop below −20 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. 33570. Mount Bradley. 2019-05-16.
  2. Web site: AAC Publications - North America, United States, Alaska, Four Ascents in the Great Gorge of the Ruth Glacier.
  3. Web site: Frederick a Cook | A Digital Exhibition.
  4. Peel, M. C. . Finlayson, B. L. . McMahon, T. A. . 2007 . Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification . Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. . 11 . 5 . 1633 . 10.5194/hess-11-1633-2007 . 2007HESS...11.1633P . 9654551 . 1027-5606. free .
  5. https://www.alpineinstitute.com/articles/faqs/denali-faq/#:~:text=1.-,What%20do%20you%20recommend%20as%20the%20best%20month%20to%20climb,combination%20of%20weather%20and%20conditions. Denali FAQ, American Alpine Institute