Bellicose Peak

Bellicose Peak is a 7,640-foot mountain in Alaska’s western Chugach Mountains, about 28 miles east of Anchorage, and the third-highest peak in Chugach State Park. Though not exceptionally high, it is notable for its dramatic relief, rising steeply above nearby valleys, Peters Creek, and the Eklutna Glacier. Water from its slopes ultimately flows to Knik Arm through Peters Creek and the Eklutna River. John and William Bousman made the first ascent on August 20, 1963, by the southwest ridge and named it for the mountain’s seemingly belligerent character after a difficult climb. Its tundra climate, heavy precipitation, and severe winter cold help sustain the surrounding ice and rugged landscape.

Anchorage, Alaska · United States