Tokosha Mountains


Tokosha Mountains is a multi-peak massif located in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in Alaska, United States. It is situated between the toes of Ruth Glacier and Tokositna Glacier, south-southeast of Denali and northwest of Talkeetna. Despite its relatively low elevation, it is notable for its Teton-esque granite spires which can seen from the George Parks Highway.

History

In the Denaʼina language, tokosha means "treeless" or "treeless area". The mountain was named in by 1906 by explorer Belmore Browne of the Cook Expedition which attempted to climb Denali. The first ascent of Grand Tokosha was made on March 3, 1975 by David Johnston and Brian Okonek.