Record SL-669195 · Wikidata Q14713941
Whatcom Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,310
m
7,579 ft
Prominence
1,294 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
48.8576° N,
121.3735° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWhatcom Peak (7,574 feet (2,309 m)) is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington. Whatcom Peak is .50 mi (0.80 km) north of Challenger Glacier and the Whatcom Glacier descends from the northeast slopes of the peak. An unnamed hanging glacier descends along the northwest flank of the peak. This mountain is set between Mount Challenger and Easy Peak.
First ascent
Date
1936
Fred Berry, Lawrence Buchanen
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Challenger | 2,501 m | SE 136° | 3.3 km |
| Easy Peak | 2,018 m | W 273° | 3.4 km |
| Big Beaver Peak | 2,247 m | E 95° | 3.5 km |
| Red Face Mountain | 2,149 m | N 6° | 3.7 km |
| Crooked Thumb Peak | 2,476 m | SE 145° | 4.2 km |
| Indian Mountain | 2,159 m | N 345° | 4.8 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridge | Whatcom Peak | 1- | 35 m |
| South Spur | Whatcom Peak | 1 | 35 m |
| Poltergeist Pinnacle | Mt. Challenger | 5c | 3.3 km |
| Challenger Glacier | Mt. Challenger | 4b | 3.3 km |
| Luna Glacier | Phantom Peak | 1+ | 5.7 km |
| Ridge Traverse from East Fury | West Peak | 4a | 6.3 km |
| South Ridge | Luna Peak | 1 | 7.9 km |
| Direct North Buttress | Bear Mountain | 6a | 8.4 km |