Mount Logan 2010 Ski Expedition - King's Trench route

Mt. Logan Facts

Yukon Territory / Mt. Logan
Height:
5959 m (19551 ft)
Location:
N 60°33' 60.0" W 140°24' 14.4"
60°34.000' -140°24.240'
60.56667-140.40401
7V 532673 6714670 NAD27 7V 532674 6714465
NTS Map: 115.C.09

First Ascent:
Tuesday June 23, 1925 A. MacCarthy; H. Lambar; W. Foster; N. Read

Mt. Logan is the second highest in North America.
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.

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.

The mountain is normally accessed by ski-equipped aircraft or helicopter.

Mountaineering Resume

I entered the Alpine program of the Alpine Federation of Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina (R BiH) in the 1980’s. Under the watchful eyes of mentors, I completed 5 years of training in rock climbing and mountaineering. Also, I completed winter climbing courses in Montenegro (Mt. Durmitor) and Slovenia (Tamar Valley). Upon completion of my program and 200 winter and summer routes, I became a registered alpinist (badge #112) with the Alpine Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During 12 years of active climbing in Europe, I climbed in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia and Italy.

After the civil war in Bosnia, in 1996, I immigrated to Canada. Immediately, I joined the Alpine Club of Canada and served two seasons as Skills Development Executive for the Alpine Club of Canada Vancouver Section. My favorite North American climbs, ski descents, and scrambles include the Australian Couloir on Joffre Peak/Whistler BC, North Face of Ironman/Adamant Range near Golden BC, ski descents on Mt. Adams/WA USA and Mt. St. Helens/WA USA, day ascents of Mt. Baker/WA USA, Mt. Hector and Rogers Peak/Canadian Rockies, and Devils Tongue/Silver Skagit Valley WA USA.

The most serious expedition I attempted was West Buttress of Mt. McKinley (Denali)/Alaska in 2008.

Mount Logan 2010 Ski Expedition - King's Trench route

April 26, 2010

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