Mount Aragorn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Aragorn |
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Mount Aragorn from south ridge
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) |
| Prominence | 265 m (869 ft) |
| Parent peak | Cadwallader Peak (2608 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Mount Aragorn
Location in British Columbia
Mount Aragorn
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Cadwallader Range Coast Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/10 |
| Type of rock | granite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1972 by Fred Thiessen, Eric White, Peter Jordan |
| Easiest route | Scrambling via South Ridge |
Mount Aragorn is a tall mountain in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,435 meters (about 7,989 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Cadwallader Range.
Mount Aragorn is located about 36 kilometers (22 miles) north of Pemberton. It is also 56 kilometers (35 miles) west of Lillooet. You can find it right next to Mount Gandalf. Water from the mountain flows into streams that lead to the Fraser River.
History
How Mount Aragorn Got Its Name
The first people to climb Mount Aragorn reached the top in 1972. These climbers were Peter Jordan, Fred Thiessen, and Eric White. This same group also made the first climbs of nearby Mount Gandalf and Mount Shadowfax.
The names for these mountains come from famous books. They are from "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings". These fantasy novels were written by J. R. R. Tolkien. The climbers read these stories while waiting for bad weather during their 1972 trip.
Karl Ricker of the Alpine Club of Canada suggested the name "Mount Aragorn" in 1978. The Canadian government officially approved the name on January 23, 1979.
Climate
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Mount Aragorn is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Most weather systems come from the Pacific Ocean. They travel east toward the Coast Mountains.
When the air hits the mountains, it is forced to rise. This process is called Orographic lift. As the air rises, it cools and drops its moisture. This causes a lot of rain or snow, especially in winter. Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C. With wind, it can feel even colder.
The best time to climb Mount Aragorn is usually from July through September. The weather is more stable and warmer then.
Climbing Routes
There are several ways to climb Mount Aragorn. Here are some of the known climbing paths:
- North Face - This is a more challenging route.
- East Ridge - This route is considered easier.
- South Couloir - Another route that is not as difficult.
- South Ridge - This is often the easiest way to reach the top.
- South Pillar - This route is also more challenging.
