Record SL-677773 · Wikidata Q3321673
Avalanche Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,810
m
9,219 ft
Prominence
280 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.2881° N,
117.4693° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAvalanche Mountain is a 2,861-metre (9,386-foot) summit in Glacier National Park in the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Macdonald, 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to the north. Mount Sir Donald is 3.83 km (2.38 mi) to the southeast, and Eagle Peak is 1.46 km (0.91 mi) to the south-southeast. The Avalanche Glacier is situated on the east side of the peak, and the Connaught Tunnel lies partially beneath Avalanche Mountain. The peak is visible from eastbound Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway approaching Rogers Pass. During winter and spring of each year the western slope, named Avalanche Crest, generates avalanches which can threaten the highway.
First ascent
Date
1885
John Macoun, James M. Macoun
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche Crest | 2,355 m | SW 234° | 1.0 km |
| Eagle Peak | 2,821 m | SE 153° | 1.5 km |
| Mount Macdonald | 2,883 m | N 356° | 2.3 km |
| The Overlook | 2,010 m | S 185° | 2.3 km |
| Uto Peak | 2,927 m | SE 131° | 2.7 km |
| Mount Sir Donald | 3,284 m | SE 136° | 3.8 km |