Dungeon Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dungeon Peak |
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Dungeon Peak centered, with Oubliette Mountain (left), and Redoubt Peak to right
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,129 m (10,266 ft) |
| Prominence | 489 m (1,604 ft) |
| Parent peak | Bennington Peak (3260 ) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Dungeon Peak
Location in Alberta
Dungeon Peak
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | Alberta / British Columbia |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/09 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1933 by Rex Gibson, R.C. Hind, E.L. Woolf |
| Easiest route | East Face IV 5.7 |
Dungeon Peak is a tall mountain in Canada. It stands about 3,129 meters (10,266 feet) high. This impressive peak is located right on the border between Alberta and British Columbia.
You can find Dungeon Peak within two amazing places: Jasper National Park in Alberta and Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia. It's also part of a mountain group called The Ramparts, which are located in the beautiful Tonquin Valley.
The name "Dungeon Peak" was given in 1916 by a person named Morrison P. Bridgland. He was a surveyor, which means he measured and mapped land. He named many mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain's name became official in 1935, thanks to the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
What's the Weather Like at Dungeon Peak?
The weather around Dungeon Peak is typical for a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild, not too hot.
During winter, temperatures can drop below -20 °C (which is -4 °F). When you add in the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F)! So, it's a very chilly place in the colder months.
