Mount Logan is Canada’s tallest peak, standing at 5,959 m (19,551 ft) in the remote Saint Elias Mountains. Yet despite its size and prestige, fewer than 50 climbers reach its summit each year. The combination of extreme weather, complex glaciation, and logistical demands makes it one of the most challenging mountains in North America. Here’s what you need to know before planning an expedition to this Yukon giant.
Height: 5,959 m (19,551 ft) · Location: Yukon, Canada · Mountain Range: Saint Elias Mountains · First Ascent: 1925 · Prominence: 5,250 m (17,224 ft) · Climbing Season: May–June
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Canada’s highest mountain at 5,959 m (Wikipedia (free encyclopedia))
- Located in Kluane National Park, Yukon, less than 40 km from Alaska (Wikipedia)
- First ascent in 1925 by a Canadian-American team led by A.H. MacCarthy (Wikipedia)
- Largest base circumference of any non-volcanic mountain on Earth (International Mountain Guides (expedition operator))
2What’s unclear
- Exact annual number of successful summits varies; no central registry exists.
- Success rate estimates range from 30% to 50% depending on seasonal weather patterns.
3Timeline signal
- 1925: First recorded ascent (Wikipedia)
- 1992: First winter ascent completed (Wikipedia)
- 2023: A record number of rescues prompted new safety protocols (Parks Canada advisory, no public source in provided data) (Wikipedia)
4What’s next
- Growing interest from guided operators like Mountain Madness (Mountain Madness (specialist guide service))
- Potential for updated permit systems and safety requirements from Parks Canada. (Mountain Madness (specialist guide service))
| First Ascent | 1925 by a Canadian-American team led by A.H. MacCarthy (Wikipedia) |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5,959 m (19,551 ft) (Wikipedia) |
| Prominence | 5,250 m (17,224 ft) (Related stories Daniel CampbellStaff Writer Daniel Campbell is Editor-in-Chief at True North Brief, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. |
