Mist Mountain
| Mist Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Mist Mountain from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,140 m (10,300 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 487 m (1,598 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°33′15″N 114°54′36″W / 50.5541667°N 114.91°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Mist Mountain | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Parent range | Misty Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82J10 Mount Rae[3] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney[1] |
| 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 Alberta Highway 40 and the Sheep River.
The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson.[2]
Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[4]
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.[5]
Climate[edit]
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mist Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[6] 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.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Mist Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2021-09-10.r
- ^ a b "Mist Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ a b "Mist Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ 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[edit]
- "Mist Mountain". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- Mist Mountain weather: Mountain Forecast