Curator Mountain facts for kids
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Curator Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,624 m (8,609 ft) |
| Prominence | 284 m (932 ft) |
| Parent peak | Trowel Peak (2640 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Curator Mountain
Location in Alberta
Curator Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta |
| Parent range | Maligne Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/13 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary rock |
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| Easiest route | Scramble |
Curator Mountain is a tall mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands 2,624-metre (8,609-foot) high. It's part of the Maligne Range in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain got its name because it sits in a central spot, like a "custodian" or guardian of Shovel Pass.
A surveyor named Morrison P. Bridgland named it in 1916. He named many peaks in Jasper Park. The name "Curator Mountain" became official in 1947. The closest taller mountain is Trowel Peak, about 7.7 km (4.8 mi) away.
What is Curator Mountain Made Of?
Curator Mountain is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock formed during the Cambrian period. That was a very long time ago! During an event called the Laramide orogeny, these rocks were pushed up. They moved east and even over younger rocks.
What is the Climate Like?
Curator Mountain has a subarctic climate. This means it has long, cold, and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below -20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below -30 °C. Snow and rain from Curator Mountain flow into streams. These streams eventually join the Athabasca River.
Gallery
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Curator Mountain from Skyline Trail
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Curator Mountain
