Royal Tower (Alaska)Royal Tower is an mountain summit in Alaska.DescriptionRoyal Tower is located northwest of Talkeetna in Denali National Park and the Alaska Range. It is set south of Avalanche Spire and south of Denali in an area known as Little Switzerland. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises over above the Pika Glacier in 0.4 mile. Precipitation runoff and glacial meltwater from the mountain drains to the Kahiltna River. The first ascent of the summit was made July 19–20, 1976, by Brian Okonek, Roger Robinson, and Ken Cook via the east face and northeast ridge.ClimateBased on the Köppen climate classification, Royal Tower is located in a tundra climate zone with long, cold, snowy winters, and cool summers. Weather systems are forced upwards by the Alaska Range, causing heavy precipitation in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −20 °F. This climate supports the Kahiltna Glacier west of the peak and smaller unnamed glaciers surrounding the peak. The months May through June offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing.