Mount Frances

Mount Frances is a 10,450 ft (3,190 m) mountain summit located in the Kahiltna Glacier valley in the Alaska Range, in Denali National Park and Preserve, in the U.S. state of Alaska.

The mountain's name honors Frances Randall (1925-1984), the first Denali Base Camp manager for nine climbing seasons (1974-1983).

[3] She was planning a tenth season, but cancer claimed her life.

[4] Her expertise was instrumental in coordinating many rescues that saved lives and earned her the nicknames Guardian Angel of McKinley, and Kahiltna Queen.

[5] She was a member of the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, often playing the violin at base camp over the CB radio.