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Icy Peak
Icy Peak is a Skagit Range mountain summit located in the North Cascades of Washington (state), Washington state. It is situated in North Cascades National Park at the head of Nooksack Cirque. High ridges connect it to Seahpo Peak and Mount Shuksan. An icefall occupies the northeast cirque, and small glaciers clad all sides of the peak. Precipitation Surface runoff, runoff drains into the Nooksack River, Nooksack and Baker River (Washington), Baker Rivers. Climate Icy Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach the North Cascades, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of sn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruth Mountain
Ruth Mountain is a Skagit Range summit located two miles south of Hannegan Pass in the North Cascades of Washington (state), Washington state. The name honors Ruth Cleveland, daughter of President Grover Cleveland. This mountain's name was officially adopted in 1952 by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Ruth Mountain is situated on the shared border of North Cascades National Park and the Mount Baker Wilderness, which is part of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The summit offers views of Mount Shuksan, East Nooksack Glacier, Seahpo Peak, Nooksack Tower, Icy Peak, Mount Sefrit, Mineral Mountain (Washington), Mineral Mountain, and the Picket Range. The melting and receding Ruth Glacier on the north slope of Ruth creates the headwaters for the Chilliwack River. Precipitation Surface runoff, runoff also finds its way into the Nooksack River, Nooksack and Baker River (Washington), Baker Rivers. Climate Ruth Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
