Tokosha Mountains
Tokosha Mountains, east aspect
Highest point
Elevation6,148 ft (1,874 m)[1]
Prominence2,898 ft (883 m)[2]
Isolation10.12 mi (16.29 km)[1]
Coordinates62°43′0″N 150°37′54″W / 62.71667°N 150.63167°W / 62.71667; -150.63167[2]
Geography
Tokosha Mountains is located in Alaska
Tokosha Mountains
Tokosha Mountains
Location of Tokosha Mountains in Alaska
LocationMatanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States
Parent rangeAlaska Range
Topo mapUSGS Talkeetna C-2
Geology
Type of rockGranite
Climbing
First ascent1975 by David Johnston and Brian Okonek

Tokosha Mountains is a 6,148 ft (1,870 m) multi-peak massif located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated between the toes of Ruth Glacier and Tokositna Glacier, 27 mi (43 km) south-southeast of Denali and 26 mi (42 km) northwest of Talkeetna.[3] Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its Teton-esque granite spires which can be seen from the George Parks Highway.

History

In the Denaʼina language, tokosha means "treeless" or "treeless area". The mountain was named in by 1906 by explorer Belmore Browne of the Cook Expedition which attempted to climb Denali. The first ascent of Grand Tokosha was made on March 3, 1975 by David Johnston and Brian Okonek.[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Tokosha Mountains AK - 6,148'". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "Grand Tokosha". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  3. ↑ "Tokosha Mountains". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  4. ↑ American Alpine Club
Tokosha Mountains seen from the George Parks Highway
The north side of Tokosha Mountains seen flying over Ruth Glacier
Aerial view of Tokosha Mountains in lower half of frame, with Ruth Glacier and Denali in the distance
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