Glacier National Park is part of a system of 43 parks and park reserves across Canada, and one of seven national parks in British Columbia. Established in 1886, the park encompasses 1,349 km2 (521 sq mi), and includes a portion of the Selkirk Mountains, which are part of the larger grouping of mountains, the Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Site.
The Illecillewaet River is a tributary of the Columbia River located in British Columbia, Canada. Fed by the Illecillewaet Glacier in Glacier National Park, the river flows approximately 62 kilometres (39 mi) to the southwest, where it flows into the north end of Upper Arrow Lake at Revelstoke. The river's drainage basin is 1,202 square kilometres (464 sq mi).
Eagle Peak, is a 2,846-metre (9,337-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Uto Peak, 1.0 km (0.62 mi) to the east. Mount Sir Donald is 2.0 km (1.2 mi) to the southeast, and Mount Macdonald 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the north. The Avalanche Glacier is situated on the northeast side of the peak. The peak is visible from eastbound Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway approaching Rogers Pass.
Avalanche Mountain is a 2,861-metre (9,386-foot) summit in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Macdonald, 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to the north. Mount Sir Donald is 3.83 km (2.38 mi) to the southeast, and Eagle Peak is 1.46 km (0.91 mi) to the south-southeast. The Avalanche Glacier is situated on the east side of the peak, and the Connaught Tunnel lies partially beneath Avalanche Mountain. The peak is visible from eastbound Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway approaching Rogers Pass. During winter and spring of each year the western slope, named Avalanche Crest, generates avalanches which can threaten the highway.
Cheops Mountain, is a 2,581-metre (8,468-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Cheops Mountain is situated in the Hermit Range, and the summit provides a good view of the Hermit and Sir Donald Ranges. Its nearest higher peak is Ursus Major Mountain, 4.0 km (2.5 mi) to the northwest. Cheops is visible from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway at Rogers Pass.
Mount Bonney, is a 3,100-metre (10,200-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Mount Bonney is surrounded by ice including the Bonney Glacier, Clarke Glacier, Swanzy Glacier, and Bonney Névé. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Sir Donald, 10.0 km (6.2 mi) to the northeast. Mount Bonney is visible from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway at Rogers Pass.
Mount Topham, is a 2,872-metre (9,423-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park of British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Selkirk Mountains range. The mountain is a remote 60 km (37 mi) east of Revelstoke, and 32 km (20 mi) southwest of Golden. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Selwyn, 2.66 km (1.65 mi) to the west. Mount Topham is situated along the western edge of the Deville Glacier. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into the Beaver River. Mount Topham was named in 1902 by Arthur Oliver Wheeler to honor Harold Ward Topham (1857–1915), an English mountaineer who explored and mapped the Selkirks. The mountain's name was officially adopted September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Topham is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
Mount Macoun is a 3,030-metre (9,940-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park of British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Selkirk Mountains range. The mountain is a remote 61 km (38 mi) east of Revelstoke, and 32 km (20 mi) southwest of Golden. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Fox, 3.7 km (2.3 mi) to the southwest, and Mount Topham rises 4.4 km (2.7 mi) to the south. The expansive Illecillewaet Névé lies to the northwest, and two small unnamed glaciers lie at the bottom of the steep east face. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into the Beaver River.
Terminal Peak is a 2,997-metre (9,833-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park of British Columbia, Canada. As part of the Selkirk Mountains, it is situated at the south end of the compact Sir Donald Range, hence the name origin. The mountain is a remote 62 km (39 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 32 km (20 mi) west of Golden. The nearest higher peak is Mount Sir Donald, 1.33 km (0.83 mi) to the immediate northwest, and Mount Macoun rises 7.14 km (4.44 mi) to the south. The expansive Illecillewaet Névé lies to the southwest, the Sir Donald Glacier lies below the steep northeast wall, and a small unnamed glacier lies at the bottom of the steep southeast slope. Precipitation runoff from the mountain and meltwater from the glaciers drains west into the Illecillewaet River, and east into the Beaver River.
Ursus Minor Mountain is a 2,749-metre (9,019-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Ursus Minor Mountain is situated 56 km (35 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 44 km (27 mi) west of Golden. It is also set 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northwest of Cheops Mountain, and 4 km (2.5 mi) west of Rogers Pass. Its nearest higher peak is Grizzly Mountain, 1.27 km (0.79 mi) to the east-northeast. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1907 by Rupert W. Haggen, with guide Edouard Feuz Jr. The mountain's name was adopted in 1906, then re-approved September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. It was so-named because of its proximity above Bear Creek, and in keeping with the bear theme of other nearby features such as Ursus Major Mountain, Grizzly Mountain, Bruins Pass, and Balu Pass.
Grizzly Mountain is a 2,754-metre (9,035-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Grizzly Mountain is situated 57 km (35 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 42 km (26 mi) west of Golden. It is also set 4 km (2.5 mi) north of Cheops Mountain, and 3 km (1.9 mi) west of Rogers Pass from which it can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway. The closest peak to Grizzly is Ursus Minor Mountain, 1.27 km (0.79 mi) to the west-southwest, and its nearest higher peak is Mount Sifton, 2.35 km (1.46 mi) to the north. The first ascent of the mountain was made August 31, 1901, by John E. Bushnell, August S. Eggers, Karl Schuluneggar, and Friedrich Michel via the southeast couloir. The first ascent of the north ridge was made in 1921 by Neal Carter, Tom Fyles, and Don Munday. The class 5.2 west ridge was first climbed by Georgia Engelhard and Ernest Feuz in 1933. The mountain's name was adopted in 1906, then re-approved September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. It was so-named because of its proximity above Bear Creek, and in keeping with the bear theme of other nearby features such as Ursus Major Mountain, Ursus Minor Mountain, Bruins Pass, and Balu Pass.
Ursus Major Mountain is a 2,705-metre (8,875-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Ursus Major Mountain is situated 5.5 km (3.4 mi) west of Rogers Pass, 52 km (32 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 44 km (27 mi) west of Golden. Its nearest higher peaks are Catamount Peak, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the southwest, and Ursus Minor Mountain, 2.24 km (1.39 mi) to the northeast. The first ascent of the mountain was made August 5, 1902, by a Dominion Topographic Survey party. The mountain's name was adopted in 1906, then re-approved September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. It was so-named by the survey party because of its proximity above Bear Creek, and in keeping with the bear theme of other nearby features such as Ursus Minor Mountain, Grizzly Mountain, Bruins Pass, and Balu Pass. The high point on Ursus Major's east ridge is unofficially called Balu Peak.
Mount Afton is a 2,553-metre (8,376-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It is situated near the north end of Asulkan Ridge, 8 km (5.0 mi) south of Rogers Pass, 56 km (35 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 40 km (25 mi) west of Golden.
Mount Green is a 2,692-metre (8,832-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 4 km (2.5 mi) north-northwest of Mount Bonney, 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Rogers Pass, 52 km (32 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 44 km (27 mi) west of Golden. The mountain was named by Arthur Oliver Wheeler for Rev. William Spotswood Green (1847–1919), who explored, mapped, named, climbed, and wrote about the Selkirk Mountains. His book "Among the Selkirk Glaciers", published in 1890, introduced the world to the Selkirk Mountains. He is credited with recommending the location for a small chalet to the Canadian Pacific Railway that would grow to become the Chateau Lake Louise hotel, as well as making the first ascent of Mount Bonney. The mountain's name was officially adopted September 8, 1932, when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. The first ascent of the mountain was made August 25, 1910, by Alexander A. McCoubrey and Ernest Feuz who climbed the south ridge and descended the north ridge.
Mount Sifton is a 2,922-metre (9,587-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Mount Sifton is situated 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 41 km (25 mi) west of Golden. It is also set 2.35 km (1.46 mi) north-northeast of Grizzly Mountain, and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) northwest of Rogers Pass from which it can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway. The nearest higher peak is Mount Rogers, 2.17 km (1.35 mi) to the north-northeast. The first ascent of the mountain was made September 3, 1900, by Arthur Michael, Edward Feuz, and Friedrich Michel via the southeast ridge. The peak's name honors Sir Clifford Sifton (1861–1929), Canadian Minister of the Interior from 1896 through 1905. The mountain's toponym was adopted in 1906, then re-approved September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Youngs Peak is a 2,815-metre (9,236-foot) glaciated mountain summit in Glacier National Park, in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It is 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Rogers Pass, 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 36 km (22 mi) west of Golden. The mountain was first climbed in 1898 by Charles Ernest Fay and Redt F. Curtis. The mountain's toponym was officially adopted February 8, 1977, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. It is named for Mrs. Julia M. Young (1853-1925), the Glacier House manager from 1899 through 1920.
Hermit Mountain is a 3,050-metre (10,010-foot) mountain summit located in Glacier National Park, in the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Hermit Mountain is situated 64 km (40 mi) northeast of Revelstoke, and 39 km (24 mi) west of Golden. It is also set 2.7 km (1.7 mi) north-northwest of Mount Tupper, and 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Rogers Pass, from which it can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway. The nearest higher peak is Swiss Peak on Mount Rogers, 1 km (0.62 mi) to the west. The first ascent of the mountain was made August 4, 1904, by Alex M. Gordon, Samuel Harper Gray, James C. Herdman, Edward Feuz, and Edward Feuz Jr. via the Southeast Couloir. The mountain's name was adopted in 1904, then re-approved September 8, 1932, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
North Albert Peak is a 2,934-metre (9,626-foot) mountain summit located in British Columbia, Canada.
Ghost Peak is a 2,500-metre (8,202-foot) mountain summit located in British Columbia, Canada.
Catamount Peak is a 2,733-metre (8,967-foot) mountain located in Glacier National Park in British Columbia, Canada. Catamount Peak is part of the Hermit Range of the Selkirk Mountains and is 7 km (4.3 mi) west of Rogers Pass. It is approximately midway between Revelstoke and Golden. Neighbors include Cheops Mountain, 5.05 km (3.14 mi) to the east, and Ursus Major Mountain, 1.83 km (1.14 mi) to the northeast. Precipitation runoff from the mountain's south slope drains to Illecillewaet River via Cougar Brook, and the north slope drains to the Beaver River via Ursus Creek. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,230 metres (4,035 ft) above Ursus Creek in 2 km (1.2 mi) and 930 m (3,051 ft) above Cougar Brook in 1 km (0.62 mi). This peak is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway.
