Which state is the most mountainous? There are probably several that come to mind with that question. Alaska has both the tallest mountains and has the most mountains of any state in the U.S.. but Alaska’s average elevation is far below many other states in the country. On the other hand, Colorado has the highest mean elevation of any U.S. state but a fairly large portion is near flat. The other claims to the title come from West Virginia and Nevada. Check out this video covering the four states, discussing the pros and cons to their claims.

Why 4 U.S. States Claim to be the Most Mountainous

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...