Mount_Stanley Mount_Stanley

Mount Stanley - Definition and Overview

Mount Stanley
Elevation:5,109 metres (16,763 feet)
Latitude:0° 23′ N
Longitude:29° 52′ W
Location:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Range:Ruwenzori Range
First ascent:1906 by Duke of the Abruzzi and party
Easiest route:rock/snow climb


Mount Stanley is the highest mountain in the Ruwenzori Range of Congo and the third highest in Africa, after Kilimanjaro (5,895m) and Mount Kenya (5,199m).

Mt. Stanley consists of two twin summits and several lower peaks:

Peak metres feet
Margherita 5,109 16,763
Alexandra 5,091 16,703
Albert 5,087 16,690
Savoia 4,977 16,330
Ellena 4,968 16,300
Elizabeth 4,929 16,170
Phillip 4,920 16,140
Moebius 4,916 16,130
Great Tooth 4,603 15,100

Mt. Stanley was first climbed in 1906 by Duke of the Abruzzi, J. Petigax, C. Ollier and J. Brocherel.

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