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Lychnis Mountain
Tilted Mountain and Lychnis Mountain.jpg
Lychnis Mountain centered in the distance behind Tilted Mountain and Baker Lake
Highest point
Elevation 3,124 m (10,249 ft)
Prominence 244 m (801 ft)
Parent peak Mount St. Bride (3394  m)
Listing Mountains of Alberta
Geography
Lychnis Mountain is located in Alberta
Lychnis Mountain
Lychnis Mountain
Location in Alberta
Lychnis Mountain is located in Canada
Lychnis Mountain
Lychnis Mountain
Location in Canada
Location Alberta, Canada
Parent range Sawback Range
Canadian Rockies
Topo map NTS 82O/5
Geology
Age of rock Cambrian
Type of rock Sedimentary rock
Climbing
First ascent 1969 A.J. Kauffmann, W.L. Putnam, L. Putnam, L.R. Wallace

Lychnis Mountain is a tall mountain located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands about 3,124 meters (10,249 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the Sawback Range within the beautiful Canadian Rockies.

The closest taller mountain to Lychnis Mountain is Mount St. Bride, which is about 3.1 kilometers (1.9 miles) to the north. Lychnis Mountain is also situated near Tilted Mountain. The rocks around Lychnis Mountain are special because they are part of the Skoki Formation limestone. This area is famous for its many fossils, including ancient sea creatures like brachiopods, gastropods, and trilobites!

The Story Behind Lychnis Mountain's Name

Lychnis Mountain got its name in 1911. It was named by James F. Porter after a type of pretty alpine flower called Lychnis. These flowers often grow in mountain areas.

The mountain's name was officially recognized in 1956. This happened when the Geographical Names Board of Canada approved it.

First People to Climb Lychnis Mountain

The very first time someone successfully climbed to the top of Lychnis Mountain was in 1969. This amazing feat was achieved by a team of climbers: A.J. Kauffmann, W.L. Putnam, L. Putnam, and L.R. Wallace.

How Lychnis Mountain Was Formed

Just like other mountains in Banff National Park, Lychnis Mountain is made up of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of ancient sea creatures that settle at the bottom of oceans over millions of years.

These rocks were laid down during periods from the Precambrian to the Jurassic eras. Long ago, these areas were covered by shallow seas. Later, during a huge event called the Laramide orogeny, these rock layers were pushed up and folded. This powerful process created the towering mountains we see today in the Rockies.

Mountain Weather and Climate

Lychnis Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild.

During winter, temperatures can drop below −20 °C (−4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (−22 °F)! It's a chilly place, but also very beautiful.

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