Mount Igikpak Explained

Mount Igikpak
Photo Size:250
Elevation Ft:8276
Prominence Ft:6076
Prominence Ref:[1]
Range:Brooks Range
Location:Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Map:Alaska
Map Size:270
Coordinates:67.4131°N -154.9664°W
Topo:USGS Survey Pass B-4
First Ascent:1968 by David Roberts, Chuck Loucks and Al De Maria

Mount Igikpak (Iñupiaq: Iġġiqpak) is the highest peak in the Schwatka Mountains region of the Brooks Range. It is also the tallest mountain in Gates of the Arctic National Park, located in the US state of Alaska. Some sources list the height of its summit at 8,510'.[2] Mount Igikpak is in the south central part of the national park, very close to the source of the Noatak River and not far from the Arrigetch Peaks. Its name comes from the Iñupiaq word Iġġiqpak, meaning 'big mountain'.

Climbing History

The first ascent of Mount Igikpak was completed August 9, 1968 by David Roberts, Chuck Loucks, and Al De Maria.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alaskan ultra-prominent peaks. peaklist.org. 2022-08-21.
  2. Web site: Mount Igikpak search on nps.gov.
  3. 7688. Mount Igikpak. 2022-08-21.