| Elevation | 3140 m |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 487 m |
| Range | Misty Range[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50.5541667°N 114.91°W |
| Topo | NTS [2] |
| First ascent | 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney[3][4] |
| 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.[4][3]
Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[5]
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.[6]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mist Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] 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
References
- ^ NTS map sheet 82J10 Mount Rae
- ^ IAKDB. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
- ^ 913. Retrieved 2021-09-10.r
- ^ 752. Retrieved 2009-01-02.
- ^ 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
- 1812.
- Mist Mountain weather: Mountain Forecast