Locomotive Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Locomotive Mountain |
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Locomotive Mountain, northeast aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,340 m (7,680 ft) |
| Prominence | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Parent peak | Face Mountain (2485 m) |
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 Locomotive Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Locomotive Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Thiassi Range Coast Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/11 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1972 by Fred Thiessen, Eric White, Peter Jordan |
| Easiest route | Scrambling via South Ridge |
Locomotive Mountain is a cool peak in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It stands about 2,340 metres (7,680 feet) (7,677 feet) tall. This mountain is part of a group called the Railroad Group.
You can find Locomotive Mountain about 35 km (22 mi) northwest of a town called Pemberton. It's also just 2.1 km (1 mi) south of a taller mountain named Face Mountain. Water that melts from the peak flows into rivers that eventually join the Fraser River.
The name "Locomotive Mountain" was suggested in 1978 by a mountain climber named Karl Ricker. He was part of the Alpine Club of Canada. The name fits in with other nearby places that have railroad-themed names, like Railroad Pass and Railroad Creek. The name became official on January 23, 1979.
Mountain Weather
Locomotive Mountain is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Most of the weather that affects the mountain comes from the Pacific Ocean. These weather systems move east towards the Coast Mountains.
When the air hits the mountains, it's forced to rise. This process is called orographic lift. As the air rises, it cools down and drops its moisture. This causes a lot of rain or snow to fall on the Coast Mountains, especially in winter.
Winter temperatures on the mountain can drop below −20 °C (–4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (–22 °F). The cold climate and heavy snowfall help to keep the Train Glacier alive on the mountain's northern side.
The best time to climb Locomotive Mountain is usually from July to September. The weather is much better and safer during these months.
Mountain Views
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Locomotive Mountain from the south side.
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Locomotive, Tender, and Caboose peaks seen above Train Glacier. Face Mountain is on the right.
