King Peak (Yukon)
King Peak (sometimes called Mount King) is the fourth-highest mountain in Canada and the ninth-highest peak in North America. Situated just west of Mount Logan (highest in Canada), in Yukon, it is considered a satellite peak of the massive mountain.
| King Peak | |
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Aerial view, 2006 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,173 m (16,972 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,073 m (3,520 ft) |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 60°34′59″N 140°39′14″W |
| Geography | |
King Peak Yukon, Canada | |
| Parent range | Saint Elias Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 115C10 King Peak |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | June 6, 1952 by Keith Hart and Elton Thayer |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
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