Mist Mountain
| Mist Mountain | |
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| File:MistMountain.jpg 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 |
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| 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
[edit | edit source]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
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External links
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- Mist Mountain weather: Mountain Forecast