Karnak Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Karnak Mountain |
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Karnak (left) and Jumbo (right) peaks.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,411 m (11,191 ft) |
| Prominence | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Parent peak | Jumbo Mountain (3437 m) |
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 Karnak Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Karnak Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Purcell Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82K/7 |
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| First ascent | 1915 |
Karnak Mountain is a tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 3,411 meters (about 11,191 feet) high. This makes it a very impressive peak.
The mountain is found in the Purcell Mountains. This range is located in the southeast part of British Columbia. Karnak Mountain is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) west-southwest of a town called Invermere.
Karnak Mountain is very close to another high peak, Jumbo Mountain. Jumbo Mountain is just 0.79 kilometers (0.49 miles) away to the east-northeast. Karnak and Jumbo mountains together form a "double summit" or a large mountain mass. This combined mass is the second-highest mountain in the entire Purcell Mountains range.
Discovering and Naming Karnak Mountain
The first time people successfully climbed Karnak Mountain was on August 14, 1915. A group of climbers made this first ascent. They were A.H. and E.L. MacCarthy, M. and W.E. Stone, and the famous climber Conrad Kain. They climbed the mountain using its southwest slopes.
The mountain got its name in 1910. Stone and MacCarthy named it after Karnak, which is a very old and famous temple complex in Egypt. The name "Karnak Mountain" was officially accepted on June 9, 1960. This was approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Weather and Climate
Karnak Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone. This means the area has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild, not too hot.
During winter, temperatures can drop very low. It can be colder than −20°C (which is −4°F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30°C (−22°F).
The snow and rain that fall on the mountain eventually melt. This water then flows into Jumbo Creek. Jumbo Creek is a smaller stream that feeds into the much larger Columbia River.
Climbing Routes
Many climbers enjoy the challenge of Karnak Mountain. There are several known routes to climb it.
- Southwest Slopes: This was the route used for the first climb in 1915.
- Northeast Face: This route was first climbed in 1960.
- West Face: Climbers first made it to the top using this route in 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Montaña Karnak para niños
