In the Denaʼina language, tokosha means "treeless" or "treeless area". The mountain was named in 1906 by explorer Belmore Browne of the Cook Expedition which attempted to climb Denali. The first ascent of Grand Tokosha was made on March 3, 1975, by David Johnston and Brian Okonek.
Tokosha Mountains seen from the George Parks HighwayThe north side of Tokosha Mountains seen flying over Ruth GlacierAerial view of Tokosha Mountains in lower half of frame, with Ruth Glacier and Denali in the distance