Glacier Peak (Canadian Rockies)

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Glacier Peak
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Glacier Peak (centered) with Mount Lefroy in upper left and Ringrose Peak in upper right as seen from Lake Oesa
Highest point
Elevation 3,302 m (10,833 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 72 m (236 ft) [2]
Listing
Coordinates 51°21′03″N116°17′04″W / 51.35083°N 116.28444°W / 51.35083; -116.28444 [3]
Geography
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Glacier Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
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Glacier Peak
Glacier Peak (British Columbia)
Country Canada
Provinces Alberta and British Columbia
Protected area Banff National Park
Parent range Canadian Rockies
Topo map NTS 82N8 Lake Louise
Climbing
First ascent 1909 V. Fynn; A. Hart; C. Richardson; L. Wilson [1]
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Glacier Peak in upper right corner

Glacier Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia in the Canadian Rockies. It was named in 1894 by Samuel E.S. Allen in reference to the glacier on the northern side of the mountain. [1] [2]

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Geology

Glacier Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. [4] Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. [5]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Glacier Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. [6] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

See also

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Glacier Peak, north aspect

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