Mist Mountain
Mountain in Alberta, Canada
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::summary Mountain in Alberta, Canada ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox mountain"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Mist Mountain |
| photo | MistMountain.jpg |
| photo_caption | Mist Mountain from the south |
| elevation_m | 3140 |
| elevation_ref | |
| prominence_m | 487 |
| prominence_ref | |
| range | Misty Range |
| listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| country | Canada |
| map | Canada Alberta |
| map_caption | Location in Alberta |
| coordinates | |
| coordinates_ref | |
| topo | NTS |
| first_ascent | 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney |
| easiest_route | Hike, but avoid 'nameless ridge' |
| :: |
| name = Mist Mountain | photo = MistMountain.jpg | photo_caption = Mist Mountain from the south | elevation_m = 3140 | elevation_ref = | prominence_m = 487 | prominence_ref= | range = Misty Range | listing = Mountains of Alberta | country = Canada | region_type = Province | region = Alberta | map = Canada Alberta | map_caption = Location in Alberta | coordinates = | coordinates_ref = | topo = NTS | first_ascent = 1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney | 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 3140 m 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.
Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.
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. NOTOC
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mist Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. 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
Mist Mountain, Highwood Pass.jpg|Mist Mountain seen from Highway 40
References
| publisher=Rocky Mountain Books. Kindle Edition.|location = Calgary | year=2016|edition=3rd|isbn=978-1-77160-098-9}}
References
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- NTS map sheet 82J10 Mount Rae
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- Gadd, Ben. (2008). "Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias".
- "Mist Mountain Natural Hot Springs Hike".
- Peel, M. C.. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci..
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