Gilbert Mountain
| Gilbert Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Gilbert Mountain seen from Wallaby Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,023 ft (2,445 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,063 ft (324 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 48°28′51″N 120°34′52″W / 48.480925°N 120.581117°WCoordinates: 48°28′51″N 120°34′52″W / 48.480925°N 120.581117°W [1] |
| Geography | |
  Gilbert Mountain | |
| Parent range | North Cascades |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Gilbert Mountain is a massif located in Okanogan County in Washington state. It is part of the North Cascades Range, and is situated in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.[1] The northwestern extreme of the Gilbert massif connects to the southern end of Kangaroo Ridge. Precipitation that falls on Gilbert drains into the Twisp River.
Climate
Gilbert Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[2] 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 snowfall. 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.[3] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[3]