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Elena Peak


Elena Peak (Vrah Elena \'vr&h e-'le-na\) is a 700 m peak in Delchev Ridge, Tangra Mountains on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands. The peak surmounts Sopot Ice Piedmont to the north and Strandzha Glacier to the south, and was named after the Bulgarian town of Elena.

The east slopes of Elena Peak and the north side of Delchev Ridge towards Renier Point, together with the adjacent portion of Sopot Ice Piedmont are a popular site for backcountry skiing and climbing, with skiers landed by Zodiac rigid inflatable boats from cruise ships visiting the Half Moon Island area.

The peak is located at 62°37′50.3″S 59°53′41″W / 62.630639°S 59.89472°W / -62.630639; -59.89472Coordinates: 62°37′50.3″S 59°53′41″W / 62.630639°S 59.89472°W / -62.630639; -59.89472 which is 2.29 km east-northeast of Delchev Peak and 5.13 km west-southwest of Renier Point.


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