Record SL-629771 · Wikidata Q6924280
Mount Valhalla
No list classifications
Elevation
3,668
m
12,034 ft
Prominence
331 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
61.4599° N,
147.0803° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Valhalla, elevation (12,135 ft), is a glaciated summit located 34 mi (55 km) northwest of Valdez in the Chugach Mountains of the U.S. state of Alaska. It's set on land managed by Chugach National Forest. This remote mountain, fourth-highest in the Chugach range, is situated 6 mi (10 km) northeast of Mount Witherspoon, and 7.1 mi (11 km) north of Mount Einstein. It is named after Valhalla, the seat of the gods in Norse mythology. The mountain was named in 1957 by Lawrence E. Nielsen because the peak is "a fitting throne of the gods." Nielsen was a member of the first ascent party on July 1, 1957. The mountain's toponym was officially adopted in 1965 by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
First ascent
Date
1957
Lawrence E. Nielsen
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fafnir | 3,214 m | SE 133° | 3.0 km |
| Mount Gilbert Lewis | 3,695 m | W 254° | 3.9 km |
| Mount Thor | 3,816 m | NW 309° | 4.5 km |