Yanamax

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Yanamax
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Yanamax
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Yanamax
Highest point
Elevation 6,357 m (20,856 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,702 m (5,584 ft) [1]
Isolation 7.49 km (4.65 mi) [1]
Coordinates 42°17′06″N81°02′36.5″E / 42.28500°N 81.043472°E / 42.28500; 81.043472 [2]
Geography
Country China
Region Xinjiang
Parent range Tian Shan
Climbing
First ascent August 2008 by Guy McKinnon and Bruce Normand [3]

Yanamax is a mountain in the Tian Shan system of mountain ranges in the Xinjiang region of China. Its peak altitude is listed in the American Alpine Club at 6332m, [3] and other sources at 6357m [1] and Google Earth at 6229m. [2]

Contents

The first ascent of Yanamax was completed in August 2008 by Guy McKinnon and Bruce Normand. [3]

Historical maps

Historical English-language maps of the region:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Yanamax". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. 1 2 "Yanamax". Google Earth. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. 1 2 3 Knott, Paul; Normand, Bruce (2009). "Untapped Potential, Exploring the Chinese Central Tien Shan". Feature Article. American Alpine Journal . 51 (83). American Alpine Club: 47–57. Retrieved 2024-02-27.


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