Record SL-667660 · Wikidata Q14713588
Austera Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,534
m
8,314 ft
Prominence
414 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
48.5685° N,
121.1015° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAustera Peak (8,339 feet (2,542 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Located in the south unit of the park, Austera Peak is about 1 mi (1.6 km) north of Klawatti Peak and the same distance south of Primus Peak. The North Klawatti Glacier, Klawatti Glacier and the north section of McAllister Glacier all descend from the slopes of Austera Peak. Austera Peak is the highpoint along an arête known as Austera Towers.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klawatti Peak | 2,586 m | S 187° | 1.6 km |
| Primus Peak | 2,567 m | NE 27° | 1.7 km |
| Tricouni Peak | 2,439 m | NE 50° | 2.3 km |
| Marble Needle | 2,561 m | SW 238° | 3.4 km |
| Eldorado Peak | 2,703 m | SW 215° | 4.2 km |
| Perdition Peak | 2,339 m | W 263° | 4.2 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge | Main Peak | 5a | 4.2 km |
| East Ridge | Dorado Needle | 5a | 4.2 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Dorado Needle | 4a | 4.2 km |
| Direct Southwest Buttress | Dorado Needle | 6a | 4.2 km |
| Southwest Buttress | Dorado Needle | 5b | 4.2 km |
| South Ridge | Main Peak | 4c | 4.2 km |
| Austera Peak | Main Peak | 1+ | 4.2 km |
| West Ridge | Main Peak | 5b | 4.2 km |
| Tepeh Towers | Main Peak | 2- | 4.2 km |
| Klawatti Peak SW Buttress | Main Peak | 3+ | 4.2 km |
| South Ridge | Mount Torment | 4a | 6.5 km |
| Torment-Forbidden Traverse | Mount Torment | 4c | 6.5 km |
| North Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 7.0 km |
| West Ridge | Forbidden Peak | 4c | 7.0 km |
| Northwest Face | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 7.0 km |
| East Ridge Direct | Forbidden Peak | 5b | 7.0 km |
| South Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 4c | 7.3 km |
| North Ridge | Aiguille de l'M | 1 | 7.3 km |
| Northeast Buttress | Johannesberg Mountain | 1+ | 7.8 km |
| Northeast Ridge (1963 Route) | Johannesberg Mountain | 5a | 7.8 km |
| Neve Glacier / West Ridge | Snowfield Peak | 1 | 7.9 km |
| Southeast Face | Sharkfin Tower | 6a | 8.8 km |
| Southeast Ridge | Sharkfin Tower | 2- | 8.8 km |
| Northwest Ridge | Boston Peak | 4b | 9.5 km |
| Quien Sabe Glacier | Sahale Peak | 1 | 9.8 km |