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Blackcomb Peak
Blackcomb Mountain-2007.jpg
Blackcomb Mountain in 2007
Highest point
Elevation 2,436 m (7,992 ft)
Prominence 86 m (282 ft)
Geography
Location Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Parent range Fitzsimmons Range
Topo map NTC 92J/02
Climbing
First ascent 1923 Phyllis Munday, Don Munday
Easiest route class 3

Blackcomb Peak is a cool mountain located near Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada. It sits right on the edge of the famous Whistler Blackcomb ski resort and the beautiful Garibaldi Provincial Park. Guess what? Its slopes were even used for exciting sliding sports during the 2010 Winter Olympics! Near the top, there's a special ice axe bolted to the rocks. It's a memorial for an amazing extreme skier named Trevor Peterson.

Discover Blackcomb Peak

Blackcomb Peak is part of the Fitzsimmons Range of mountains. It stands tall at 2,436 meters (that's about 8,000 feet!) above sea level. Imagine climbing that high! The mountain is a popular spot for both winter sports and summer adventures.

Where is Blackcomb Peak?

This awesome mountain is found in British Columbia, Canada. It's super close to the town of Whistler. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty. It has huge forests, clear lakes, and, of course, amazing mountains.

Fun Facts About Blackcomb

  • Blackcomb Peak is a natural border. It separates the busy ski resort from the quiet wilderness park.
  • The first people to officially climb Blackcomb Peak were Phyllis Munday and Don Munday. They reached the top way back in 1923!
  • The easiest way to climb Blackcomb Peak is called "class 3." This means it involves some tricky scrambling, but you don't usually need ropes.
  • During the 2010 Winter Olympics, some of the fastest sliding sports happened here. Athletes raced down the slopes at incredible speeds!

Images for kids

  • Blackcomb 1

    Blackcomb, with the 7th Heaven ski run, after the ski season

  • Blackcomb Mountain-2007

    Blackcomb in 2007, ski run featured

  • Blackcomb Glacier

    View of Blackcomb Glacier from the "Blowhole" entrance to Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park. Spearhead Mtn in foreground, Phalanx Mtn on left

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