Rainbow Mountain (British Columbia)
| Rainbow Mountain | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Southwest aspect, seen from Tricouni Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,314 m (7,592 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,019 m (3,343 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mount Callaghan[1] |
| Coordinates | 50°10′47″N 123°03′13″W / 50.17972°N 123.05361°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Rainbow Mountain Location in British Columbia  Rainbow Mountain Location in Canada | |
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| Interactive map of Rainbow Mountain | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Parent range | Garibaldi Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J3 Brandywine Falls |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Rainbow Mountain is a broad glaciated mountain forming the northeastern wall of the Callaghan Valley in the Pacific Ranges of British Columbia, Canada. Located in the middle of the Sea to Sky Country, the mountain is just 9 km (5.6 mi) northwest of the resort town of Whistler, and is a popular destination for hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring.
Climate
[edit]Based on the Köppen climate classification, Rainbow Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[3] Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
Gallery
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Southeast aspect of Rainbow Mountain centered in the distance. View from ski slopes at Whistler. -
East aspect -
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Rainbow Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ "Rainbow Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.
External links
[edit]- Weather: Rainbow Mountain