Mountains Saint Elias Mountains are a rugged series of the world's highest coastal mountains. They stand along the southeastern boundary of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. The second and fourth highest peaks in North America stand in the Saint Elias Mountains. Twelve other peaks in the range, including Mounts Vancouver, Fairweather, and Hubbard, are higher than any other U.S. peaks outside Alaska. The ruggedness of the range prevents extensive exploration.
Many peaks are unnamed.
The mountains are composed chiefly of sedimentary and volcanic rocks of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic ages. The range has frequent rains. Glaciers can be found throughout the mountain area. The largest glacier, called Malaspina, is larger than the state of Rhode Island. How to cite this article.