Shenk Peak

Shenk Peak is a 2,540 m high peak standing just southeast of Mount Kenyon between Gillespie Glacier and LaPrade Valley in the Cumulus Hills. It was named by the Texas Tech Shackleton Glacier Expedition (1964–65) for John C. Shenk, who was a Texas Tech graduate student and member of the expedition.

Shenk Peak
Shenk Peak is located in Antarctica
Shenk Peak
Shenk Peak
Location in Antarctica
Highest point
Elevation2,540 metres (8,330 ft)
Coordinates85°11′S 174°45′W
Geography
LocationAntarctica
Parent rangeCumulus Hills

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