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Oct 7, 1999 · Alex Lowe, an American climber whose versatility and tenacity in pushing the limits earned him a reputation as perhaps the country’s finest all-around mountaineer, was presumed killed Tuesday...
Dec 1, 1999 · O n October 5, Alex Lowe, the 40-year-old mountaineer from Bozeman, Montana, whom this magazine called the world’s finest climber, perished in an avalanche on the slopes of Shishapangma, a...
Overview. Intro: From the headwaters of South Cottonwood Creek or above on the Blackmore/Elephant Saddle, Alex Lowe Peak is identifiable as the largest mass of rock guarding the upper end of Cottonwood Canyon. To the southeast of Alex Lowe Peak, are two large unnamed horns or sub-peaks along the ridge connecting it to Elephant Mountain.
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- Gallatin
- Hiking, Scrambling, Skiing
- 45.42713°N / 111.01444°W
Alex Lowe Peak. Formerly known by its elevation as Peak 10,031, Alex Lowe Peak, south of Bozeman, Montana in the Gallatin National Forest was officially named after him in September 2005.
Lowe's greatest accomplishment so far, however, may not be Trango Tower or Sail Peak in Baffin Island, but his ability to balance his world-class climbing with the demands of being a husband and father. Lowe lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife Jennifer and three sons, Max, Sam and Isaac.
Dec 15, 2022 · Alex Lowe was considered among the most talented and accomplished mountaineers of his time and was widely known for his boundless stamina on the wall. Lowe put up a number of hard rock & ice routes worldwide, climbed on The North Face team for nearly a decade, and was a highly-regarded skier.
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The goal is to reach the low angle NE facing slope of A.L. Peak. Skirting around mid-way through the bowl also allows you to avoid the boggy terrain of the bottom. Work up to the summit ridge fairly close to the summit and scramble the rest of the way.
