Crowfoot Mountain (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crowfoot Mountain |
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Crowfoot Glacier and Mountain, plus Bow Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) |
| Prominence | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Olive |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Crowfoot Mountain
Location in Alberta
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| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/09 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1950 by 1950 E. Cromwell and G. Engelhard |
Crowfoot Mountain is a super cool mountain located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. It's a really tall peak! You can find the amazing Crowfoot Glacier right on its side, facing northeast. The mountain actually got its name in 1959 because of this glacier.
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How Crowfoot Mountain Formed
Just like other mountains in Banff National Park, Crowfoot Mountain is made of a type of rock called sedimentary rock. This rock formed from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of sea creatures that settled at the bottom of ancient, shallow seas.
Ancient Rock Layers
These rock layers were laid down over millions of years. This happened during very old time periods, from the Precambrian to the Jurassic eras. Imagine the Earth looking very different back then!
Mountains Pushed Up
Later, during a huge event called the Laramide orogeny, the Earth's crust moved a lot. This powerful movement pushed these old sedimentary rocks upwards. It even pushed them over younger rocks, creating the tall mountains we see today.
Weather and Water at Crowfoot Mountain
Crowfoot Mountain is in a place with a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold, snowy winters and mild summers. It's a chilly place!
Winter Temperatures
In winter, temperatures can drop below -20 degrees Celsius. With the wind blowing, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius! So, if you visit in winter, bundle up.
Water Flow
All the snow and ice that melts from Crowfoot Mountain eventually flows away. This runoff water drains into the Bow River. The Bow River is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. In this case, it flows into the Saskatchewan River.
Images for kids
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Crowfoot Mountain near Bow Lake
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Crowfoot Mountain
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Crowfoot Mountain
