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Mount Barrille is a 7,650-foot summit in Alaska’s Ruth Gorge area of Denali National Park and Preserve, rising above the Ruth Glacier near the Don Sheldon Amphitheater. Its name preserves the misspelled surname of Edward Barrill, Frederick Cook’s companion on the disputed 1906 Denali expedition; Barrill later swore in 1909 that they had not reached Denali’s summit. Though modest by Alaska Range standards, the mountain is famous for its nearly 2,600-foot east face of sheer granite and for its accessibility near an air taxi landing area and the Sheldon Chalet. These features have made it a popular climbing objective, with several notable routes established on its faces.
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