| Mount Frances | |
|---|---|
 Mount Frances, south aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 10,450 ft (3,190 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,650 ft (500 m)[1] |
| Coordinates | 62°59′19″N151°09′45″W / 62.98861°N 151.16250°W /62.98861; -151.16250[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Frances Location in Alaska | |
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| Interactive map of Mount Frances | |
| Location | Denali Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Alaska Range |
| Topo map | USGSTalkeetna D-3 |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Granite |
Mount Frances is a 10,450 ft (3,190 m) mountain summit located in theKahiltna Glacier valley in theAlaska Range, inDenali National Park and Preserve, in the U.S. state ofAlaska. It is situated north of the Kahiltna Glacier base camp for mountaineers attempting to climbDenali,Mount Foraker, orMount Hunter. The summit of Mt. Frances is the best viewpoint from which to see all three giants from one location.[2] Mount Frances is set 7.43 mi (12 km) southwest of Denali, 3.47 mi (6 km) northwest of Mount Hunter, and 1.3 mi (2 km) northwest ofRadio Control Tower. Access to the area is via air taxi fromTalkeetna. The mountain's name honorsFrances Randall (1925-1984), the first Denali Base Camp manager for nine climbing seasons (1974-1983).[3] She was planning a tenth season, but cancer claimed her life.[4] Her expertise was instrumental in coordinating many rescues that saved lives and earned her the nicknamesGuardian Angel of McKinley, andKahiltna Queen.[5] She was a member of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, often playing the violin at base camp over the CB radio. In 1964 she became the sixth woman to reach the summit ofMount McKinley.
Alpine routes at Mount Frances[6]
