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Elevation: 5959 m (19551 ft)<\/strong>
\nLocation: Canada, Yukon Territory; 60? 34′ N; 140? 24′ W<\/p>\n

Distinction: Highest mountain of Canada, second highest of North-America (part of Second Seven Summits) and the most remote of all Panamerican Peaks, surrounded by the largest non-polar icefields in the world. <\/p>\n

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On the Summit of Mt. Logan, with Kluane Icefields below<\/p><\/div>\n

Photos of Mount Logan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, check out the Logan panorama photos in this Panoramas library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Back to Peaks<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Mt. Logan Facts<\/strong> (copied from my friend Zoran Vasic’ expedition page<\/a>):<\/p>\n

First Ascent: Tuesday June 23, 1925 A. MacCarthy; H. Lambar; W. Foster; N. Read<\/p>\n

The Logan massif rises about 3000 m from the surrounding glaciers and has the largest base circumference of any mountain on Earth. A glaciated plateau, about 20 km long and 5 km wide covers the top of the massif. About a dozen peaks rise from the plateau – the highest being Mount Logan’s main summit.<\/p>\n

Due to its proximity to the Gulf of Alaska, severe snow storms can hit the upper part of the mountain any time of the year. The climbing season is from late April to early July. Generally, the weather deteriorates as the summer progresses. Springtime winds can exceed 160 km\/hour; temps on the glacier can range from -40? to +80? F.<\/p>\n

The mountain is normally accessed by ski-equipped aircraft or helicopter. <\/p>\n

2009 Expedition with Canada West Mountain School<\/strong><\/p>\n

Videos<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Summary Video (6min) of entire expedition:
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