Mix-up peak
| Mix-up peak | ||
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 The mix-up peak from Sahale Mountain seen from |
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| height | 2268 m (according to Peakbagger.com) | |
| location | Grant County , Washington , USA | |
| Mountains | Northern Cascade Range | |
| Notch height | 195 m | |
| Coordinates | 48 ° 27 '14 " N , 121 ° 3' 37" W | |
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| First ascent | 1947 by Wesley Grande and Jack Kendrick | |
| Normal way | Climbing on a glacier route | |
The Mixup Peak (also Mixup Peak written) is a mountain on the border of counties Skagit and Chelan in the State of Washington . It is part of the Northern Cascade Range and is located approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) south of Cascade Pass on the border between North Cascades National Park and Glacier Peak Wilderness . The next higher mountain is Magic Mountain , 1.02 mi (1.6 km) east-southeast. Mix-up Peak is at the northern end of the Ptarmigan Traverse , an alpine hiking and climbing route to mountains as remote as Mount Formidable and Dome Peak . The Cache-Col glacier lies in a cirque below its eastern flank. The superficial runoff on the east side of the mountain flows into the Stehekin River , while the rainfall on the west side flows into the Cascade River .
climate
The Mix-up Peak lies in a climatic zone of western North America called the "Marine West Coast" . Most of the weather fronts originate from the Pacific and move northeast towards the Cascade Range . When the fronts reach the North Cascades , they are forced to rise by the high peaks, which sometimes leads to heavy precipitation in the form of rain or snow ( damming effect of the mountains ). This results in high amounts of precipitation on the west side of the cascades, especially in winter in the form of snow. During the winter months, the sky is usually overcast, but due to the high pressure systems over the Pacific, very often cloudless or very little cloudy in summer. Due to the maritime influence, the snow tends to be damp and therefore heavy, so that there is a high risk of avalanches .
geology
The North Cascades are home to some of the most rugged mountains and chains in the entire Cascade Range, as well as pointed peaks and ridges and deep trough valleys . Geological events a long time ago created this diverse topography and drastic height differences that led to the climatic differences. These differences led to a variety of vegetation conditions that are perceived as different ecoregions .
The history of the formation of the cascades goes back to the Eocene many millions of years ago. As the North American Plate pushed over the Pacific Plate , episodes of volcanism continued . In addition, small fragments of the oceanic and continental lithosphere , known as terrans , formed the North Cascades about 50 million years ago .
During the Pleistocene , which began about two million years ago, the repeatedly advancing and receding glaciers dug into the landscape, but also left behind deposits of rock debris. The U-shaped cross-sections of the river valleys are the result of the still ongoing glaciation. Uplifts and faults combined with glaciation were the dominant processes that created the high peaks and deep valleys of the North Cascades.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Mixup Peak, Washington . PeakBagger.com. Retrieved January 17, 2019.
- ↑ a b c d Fred W. Beckey: Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes . The Mountaineers Books, Seattle, WA 2008.
- ↑ Mix-up Peak ( English ) In: Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved July 21, 2018.
- ^ A b c d Arthur Kruckeberg: The Natural History of Puget Sound Country . University of Washington Press, 1991.
Web links
- North Cascades National Park - National Park Service website
