Gregorio Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gregorio Peak |
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Gregorio Peak, north aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,605 m (8,547 ft) |
| Prominence | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Parent peak | Black Prince Mountain (2742 m) |
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 Gregorio Peak
Location in British Columbia
Gregorio Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Valhalla Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Valhalla Ranges Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82F/13 |
| Type of rock | Gneiss |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1970 by Bob Dean, Howie Ridge |
| Easiest route | Southeast Ridge class 3 |
Gregorio Peak is a tall mountain in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,605-metre (8,547-foot) high, which is about as tall as 850 average-sized cars stacked on top of each other! This peak is found on the edge of Valhalla Provincial Park. It is about 8.7 km (5.4 mi) west of Gladsheim Peak. It is also 19 km (12 mi) west of the town of Slocan and Slocan Lake.
Why is it called Gregorio Peak?
This mountain is named after Michael Gregory. He was a local person from the Slocan area. His friends knew him as Gregorio. Sadly, Michael drowned in a canoeing accident in 1971. This happened on Slocan Lake as he was returning from climbing a nearby mountain called Devils Couch.
Anthony Eweson from New Denver suggested the name for this peak. The name "Gregorio Peak" was officially accepted on March 4, 1974. This was done by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
What is the weather like at Gregorio Peak?
Gregorio Peak has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (which is −4 °F). With wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (−22 °F).
Water from the melting snow and rain on the mountain flows into Gwillim Creek and Hoder Creek. These creeks then flow into the Slocan River.
Who climbed Gregorio Peak first?
The closest higher mountain to Gregorio Peak is Lucifer Peak. It is about 2.8 km (1.7 mi) to the north-northeast. The very first time anyone climbed to the top of Gregorio Peak was on August 25, 1970. Two climbers, Bob Dean and Howie Ridge, made this first ascent.
