Bashful Peak
| Bashful Peak | |
|---|---|
 The western face of Bashful Peak, as seen from the summit of Bold Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,005 ft (2,440 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 5,275 ft (1,608 m)[1] |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 61°18′29″N 148°52′05″W / 61.30806°N 148.86806°WCoordinates: 61°18′29″N 148°52′05″W / 61.30806°N 148.86806°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Bashful Peak Alaska | |
| Location | Chugach State Park, Alaska, U.S. |
| Parent range | Chugach Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Anchorage B-5 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1959[3] |
| Easiest route | The southern ridge |
Bashful Peak is a mountain in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in Chugach State Park. At 8,005 feet (2,440 m), Bashful is the highest peak in Chugach State Park, and the highest peak in the Municipality of Anchorage.[4] The peak carries snow year-round and several small glaciers hang from its steep western face.
The peak was named in 1958 by members of the Mountaineering Club of Alaska because "it is often hidden by other peaks, ridges, or clouds."[2]
Climbing[]
Bashful Peak is a challenging climb due to its height, loose rock, remoteness, exposure, and the chaotic weather of the Chugach Mountains, which includes year-round snowstorms. Bashful Peak sees very few visitors, and there are no trails up the mountain itself. Climbers typically start at the Eklutna Lake trailhead, hike up the East fork of the Eklutna River, climb the beginning of Stivers Gully on Bold Peak, climb out of the gully and cross a small valley, and ascend Bashful Peak via its southern ridge.[3][5]
See also[]
- List of mountain peaks of North America
- List of Ultras of the United States
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Alaskan & Hawaii P1500s - the Ultras" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Bashful Peake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2012-12-09.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Bashful Peak". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ "Our view: A better backyard playground". Anchorage Daily News. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ "Bashful Peak". Alaska Adventures by Trond. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
External links[]
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- "Bashful Peak, Alaska" on Peakbagger
- AK Mountain blog post by William Finley, "Bashful Peak", a trip report with photos.
- Mountains of Alaska
- Mountains of Anchorage, Alaska