Finisterre Range

Finisterre Range
Finisterre Range
Location in Papua New Guinea
Highest point
Elevation4,150 m (13,620 ft)
Prominence3,709 m (12,169 ft)
Ranked 41st
ListingUltra, Ribu
Coordinates05°57′15″S 146°22′30″E / 5.95417°S 146.37500°E / -5.95417; 146.37500
Geography
LocationPapua New Guinea
Climbing
First ascent25 June 2014
Easiest routeYDS class 3

The Finisterre Range is a mountain range in north-eastern Papua New Guinea. The highest point is ranked 41st in the world by prominence with an elevation of 4,150 m. Although the range's high point is not named on official maps, the name "Mount Boising" is used locally. This peak was possibly the most prominent unclimbed peak in the world until the first known ascent on 25 June 2014.

The range runs into the Saruwaged Range to the east and together they form a natural barrier between the Ramu and Markham valleys to the south and Vitiaz Strait to the north. Many rivers originate in this range, including some tributaries of the Ramu.