Kyes Peak
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Kyes Peak is a mountain peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
in Washington, United States
. Kyes Peak rises to over 7280 feet (2,218.9 m). Together with Columbia Peak
and Monte Cristo Peak
it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier
and Blanca Lake
. It is the highest summit in the Monte Cristo group of peaks.
Kyes Peak was once mapped as Goblin Peak, and in earlier times was known by miners and the United States Forest Service
as Mount Michigan. The name Kyes comes from a member of the first climbing party, James Ellsworth Kyes. Along with Reginald Bachelder, Kyes climbed the mountain on August 15, 1920. Both were members of the Everett
Boy Scout
s at the time. It is uncommon for a Washington Cascades mountain to be named after a person who climbed it. An earlier ascent was probably made by Thomas Gerdine of the USGS in 1897.
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
The Henry M. Jackson Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area in the state of Washington, United States.-History:The Henry M. Jackson Wilderness was created by the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act and named after former US Senator Henry M. Jackson of Washington...
in Washington, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Kyes Peak rises to over 7280 feet (2,218.9 m). Together with Columbia Peak
Columbia Peak
Columbia Peak is a mountain peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in the U.S. state of Washington. Columbia Peak rises to . Together with Monte Cristo Peak and Kyes Peak it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake....
and Monte Cristo Peak
Monte Cristo Peak
Monte Cristo Peak is a mountain peak in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in Washington state. Together with Columbia Peak and Kyes Peak it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier and Blanca Lake...
it forms a basin that contains Columbia Glacier
Columbia Glacier (Washington)
Columbia Glacier is a glacier located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness in the U.S. state of Washington. It rises from 4,700 to about 5,600 feet above sea level...
and Blanca Lake
Blanca Lake
Blanca Lake is located in the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Area in the Cascade Mountains of the U.S. state of Washington.Blanca Lake sits in a basin surrounded by the peaks of Monte Cristo, Kyes, and Columbia. The lake is fed by the Columbia Glacier to the northwest and is drained by Troublesome...
. It is the highest summit in the Monte Cristo group of peaks.
Kyes Peak was once mapped as Goblin Peak, and in earlier times was known by miners and the United States Forest Service
United States Forest Service
The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass...
as Mount Michigan. The name Kyes comes from a member of the first climbing party, James Ellsworth Kyes. Along with Reginald Bachelder, Kyes climbed the mountain on August 15, 1920. Both were members of the Everett
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
Boy Scout
Boy Scout
A Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
s at the time. It is uncommon for a Washington Cascades mountain to be named after a person who climbed it. An earlier ascent was probably made by Thomas Gerdine of the USGS in 1897.
External links
- Kyes Peak hike. August 2004 trip report with photos.