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Summary | 742 inches a year

CECIL RHODE MOUNTAIN
CECIL RHODE MOUNTAIN
The Chugach Mountains are where you are when you dream of skiing. Think big lines, lots of snow, and lots of awesomeness. The range is about 500 km (300 mi) long, running generally east-west. Its highest point is Mount Marcus Baker, at 13,176 feet (4,016 m), but most of its summits are not especially high. Even so its position along the Gulf of Alaska ensures more snowfall in the Chugach than anywhere else in the world; an annual average of over 1500 cm (600 in).

The mountains are protected in the Chugach State Park and the Chugach National Forest. Near to Anchorage, they are a popular destination for outdoor activities. The World Extreme Skiing Championships are held annually in the Chugach near Valdez.

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CECIL RHODE MOUNTAIN (1) Elevation: 3,967 ft

Cecil Rhode Mountain is a mountain summit in Kenai Peninsula County in the state of Alaska (AK). Cecil Rhode Mountain climbs to 3,967 feet (1,209.14 meters) above sea level. Cecil Rhode Mountain offers some very steep skiing through several chutes like the Young and Dumb Couloir and the Junior Mint Couloir. Hiking this mountain can be a bit tedious due to the prevalence of Devil's Club. If you are not familiar with the aptly named species, consider yourself lucky.


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Brennanlagasse: March 12, 2011 Uphill: 4,000 ft. | Downhill: 4,000 ft.

First Day in Cordova. We Checked out two peaks in the Heney Range today that rise right out of town. Amazing peaks and an amazing Range. Killer access. Interesting snow conditions right now; we skied ...[view]

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