Mount Hubbard
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific mountain peak: Mount Hubbard is the name of a prominent mountain located in southeastern Alaska, forming part of the Saint Elias Mountains within the larger Coast Range. It is notable for its significant elevation.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- Mount Hubbard is one of the major peaks in the Saint Elias Mountains.
- The first successful ascent of Mount Hubbard was recorded in 1951.
- From the glacier, we had a clear view of the summit of Mount Hubbard.
Advanced Usage
- Geographical reference: The name is used in geographical, geological, and mountaineering contexts to specify this particular landform.
- The boundary between Alaska and the Yukon Territory runs near the slopes of Mount Hubbard.
Variants and Related Words
- Hubbard Glacier: A major tidewater glacier named after the same individual (Gardiner Hubbard) and located in the same region, often mentioned in conjunction with the mountain.
- The Hubbard Glacier flows from the slopes of Mount Hubbard.
Synonyms
- Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
- Summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.
Related Terms
- Saint Elias Mountains: The mountain range to which Mount Hubbard belongs.
- Coast Range: The broader system of mountain ranges along the Pacific coast of North America, which includes the Saint Elias Mountains.
Noun
- a mountain peak in southeastern Alaska that is part of the Coast Range (14,950 feet high)