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Mount Saint Elias, at 5,489 m (18,009 ft), is the second-highest peak in both the United States and Canada, straddling the border between Alaska and Yukon. Located in the Saint Elias Mountains, the peak was first summited in 1897 by an Italian expedition led by Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi. The mountain lies within both Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (Alaska) and Kluane National Park (Yukon), and is noted for its extreme vertical relief from tidewater.
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Mount Saint Elias ranks #33 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Chimborazo, ahead of Namcha Barwa.
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What is the elevation of Mount Saint Elias?
Mount Saint Elias stands at an impressive 5,489 meters (18,009 feet). This makes it the second-highest peak in both the United States and Canada.
Where is Mount Saint Elias located?
The mountain straddles the border between the state of Alaska in the USA and the Yukon territory in Canada. It is a prominent peak located within the Saint Elias Mountains.
Who was the first person to successfully summit Mount Saint Elias?
An Italian expedition led by Prince Luigi Amedeo completed the first recorded summit of Mount Saint Elias. This historic mountaineering achievement took place in 1897.
Is Mount Saint Elias the highest mountain in Canada?
No, Mount Saint Elias is actually the second-highest peak in both Canada and the United States. The highest mountain in Canada is Mount Logan, which is also located in the Yukon.
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