Alice Peak

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Alice Peak
Alice Peak.jpg
South aspect, aerial view
Highest point
Elevation 2,155 m (7,070 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 255 m (837 ft) [2]
Parent peak Mount Tūtoko [3]
Isolation 2.5 km (1.6 mi) [2]
Coordinates 44°35′02″S168°02′25″E / 44.58389°S 168.04028°E / -44.58389; 168.04028 [2]
Naming
Etymology Alice Evans
Geography
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Alice Peak
Location in New Zealand
Alice Peak
Interactive map of Alice Peak
Location South Island
Country New Zealand
Region Southland [2]
Protected area Fiordland National Park
Parent range Darran Mountains
Topo map Topo50 CA09 [4]
Geology
Rock age 136 ± 1.9 Ma
Rock type Gabbronorite, dioritic orthogneiss
Climbing
First ascent 1935

Alice Peak is a 2,155-metre-elevation (7,070-foot) mountain in Fiordland, New Zealand.

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Description

Alice Peak is part of the Darran Mountains and is situated in the Southland Region of the South Island. It is set within Fiordland National Park which is part of the Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains east to the Hollyford River via Stickup and Glacier creeks. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,950 metres (6,398 feet) above the Hollyford Valley in four kilometres.

History

The first ascent of the summit was made in 1935 by Frank Alack, Kate Gardiner, and Vic Williams. [4] The mountain was named by Kate Gardiner after her late mother, Alice Evans (1851–1924). [5] [6] This mountain's toponym has been officially approved by the New Zealand Geographic Board. [5]

Climbing routes with the first ascents: [4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Alice Peak is located in a marine west coast climate zone, with a subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc) at the summit. [7] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountain, where the air is forced upward by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain and snow. This climate supports the Donne Glacier on the peak's slopes. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak. [8]

See also

Alice Peak to the right, seen with Mount Tutoko and Mount Madeline (centred) Mount Tutoko - Mount Madeline.jpg
Alice Peak to the right, seen with Mount Tutoko and Mount Madeline (centred)

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References

  1. ↑ Alice Peak, Southland, NZTopoMap, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alice Peak, New Zealand". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Alice Peak, Peakvisor.com" . Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Alice Pk, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  5. 1 2 Alice Peak, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Story: Gardiner, Kate, Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Te Anau Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  8. ↑ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 17 January 2025.
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