Chutla Peak

Chutla Peak
Highest point
Elevation 6,007 ft (1,831 m) [1]
Prominence 600 ft (180 m) [2]
Coordinates 46°45′10″N 121°46′30″W / 46.752797°N 121.775063°W / 46.752797; -121.775063Coordinates: 46°45′10″N 121°46′30″W / 46.752797°N 121.775063°W / 46.752797; -121.775063 
Geography
Chutla Peak
Location in Washington
Chutla Peak
Chutla Peak (the US)
Location Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, U.S.
Parent range Cascades
Topo map USGS Mount Rainier West
Climbing
Easiest route Scrambling class 3

Chutla Peak is a summit on the crest of the Tatoosh Range which is a sub-range of the Cascade Range.[2] It's located south of Mount Rainier within Mount Rainier National Park. The mountain's name "Chutla" derives from Chinook Jargon which means "rock".[3] Precipitation runoff on the peak drains into the Nisqually River.

Climate

Chutla Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[4] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the North Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[4] Due to its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, areas west of the Cascade Crest very rarely experience temperatures below 0 °F (−18 °C) or above 80 °F (27 °C).[4] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but, due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[4] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "GNIS Detail - Chutla Peak". geonames.usgs.gov.
  2. 1 2 "Chutla Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  3. ↑ "GNIS Detail - Chutla Peak". geonames.usgs.gov.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
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