Gusty Peak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gusty Peak |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,000 m (9,800 ft) |
| Prominence | 226 m (741 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Gusty Peak
Location in Alberta
Gusty Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Kananaskis Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/14 |
| Type of rock | sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1972 Glen Boles |
| Easiest route | Easy ascent via south scree slopes. |
Gusty Peak was named by Glen Boles in 1972 after making the first ascent, having completed it during extremely windy weather. It is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gusty Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 C with wind chill factors below −30 C.
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