Joffre Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Joffre Peak
Joffre Peak, northeast aspect
Highest point
Elevation	2,721 m (8,927 ft)
Prominence	331 m (1,086 ft)
Parent peak	Mount Matier (2783 m)
Geography
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Location	Joffre Lakes Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Joffre Group Lillooet Ranges Coast Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92J/8
Climbing
First ascent	1957 R. Chambers, P. Sherman
Easiest route	Scrambling, glacier travel

Joffre Peak is a 2,721-metre (8,927-foot) mountain summit located in the Coast Mountains, in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the second-highest point of the Joffre Group, which is a subset of the Lillooet Ranges. It is situated 26 km (16 mi) east of Pemberton, and 11 km (7 mi) northeast of Lillooet Lake. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Matier, 1.6 km (1 mi) to the south. The mountain supports the Matier Glacier on the southwest slope, and the Anniversary Glacier on the southeast slope. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into Joffre Creek and Cayoosh Creek. The first ascent of the mountain was made on July 19, 1957 by Dick Chambers and Paddy Sherman, who were members of the British Columbia Mountaineering Club. The first ascent party named this peak for its position at the head of Joffre Creek. The mountain's name honors Marshal Joseph Jacques Césaire Joffre (1852–1931), a French general who served as Commander-in-Chief of French Armies in World War I. The name was officially adopted on June 22, 1967, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. Joffre Peak should not be confused with Mount Joffre in the Canadian Rockies which is also named for the same person.

Climate

Joffre Peak in winter

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Joffre Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone of western North America. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Joffre Peak.

Mt. Matier (left) and Joffre Peak reflected in Duffy Lake

Climbing Routes

Established climbing routes on Joffre Peak:    

• Southeast Face - class 4 First Ascent 1957
• Southwest Gully - class 4 FA 1971
• East Ridge - class 5.2 FA 1980