Mountain of the Week - Mount Wilbur

June 28th, 2007 Wade

I love me a pyramidal peak. A pyramidal peak is a peak that has been weathered by glacial ice and shaped into a point or protruding shape. The famous Matterhorn is a pyramidal peak. Another term used for this type of mountain is a horn. Although, “horn” is usually only used for the most dramatically pointed peaks. Usually very difficult to climb, they make a beautiful backdrop for landscapes.

Mount Wilbur - (9,321 ft - 2,841 m)

Mount Wilbur is a prominent peak located in the heart of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana. Plainly visible from the region of Many Glacier, the peak rises over 4,500 feet above Swiftcurrent Lake and is a steep pyramid on three sides. The west slopes of the peak join to ridges along the Continental Divide. Much of the climbing routes are rated at class 4 to 5, with some only used once. The sedimentary rock of the mountains makes for oftentimes poor anchoring points and enhances the difficulty.

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