Mist Mountain
| Mist Mountain | |
|---|---|
Mist Mountain from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,140 m (10,300 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 487 m (1,598 ft)[3] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°33′15″N 114°54′36″W / 50.5541667°N 114.91°W[4] |
| Geography | |
Mist Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Parent range | Misty Range[5] |
| Topo map | NTS 82J10 Mount Rae[4] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney[1][3] |
| Easiest route | Hike, but avoid 'nameless ridge' |
Mist Mountain is a mountain located alongside Highway 40 in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It reaches an elevation of 3,140 m (10,300 ft) and is visible from Highway 40 and the Sheep River.
The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson after he experienced a prolonged period of poor weather while near the western slopes of the range.[3][1]
Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[6]
Hot springs near its base as well as panoramic views from the peak mean it is a popular hike for locals and tourists visiting the lower Kananaskis area.[7]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mist Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[8] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb Mist Mountain.
Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Highwood River.
Gallery
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Mist Mountain seen from Highway 40
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Mist Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2021-09-10.r
- ^ Kane, Alan (2016). "Mist Mountain". Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies (3rd ed.). Calgary: Rocky Mountain Books. Kindle Edition. ISBN 978-1-77160-098-9.
- ^ a b c "Mist Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ a b "Mist Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ NTS map sheet 82J10 Mount Rae
- ^ Gadd, Ben (2008), Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias
- ^ "Mist Mountain Natural Hot Springs Hike". explorekananaskis.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. ISSN 1027-5606.
External links
- "Mist Mountain". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- Mist Mountain weather: Mountain Forecast