Mount Collie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Collie |
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Mount Collie centered in the distance beyond Portal Peak. (Seen from Cirque Peak)
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,143 m (10,312 ft) |
| Prominence | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mont des Poilus (3166 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Mount Collie
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Waputik Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/10 |
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| First ascent | 1901 by Christian Kaufmann, Christian Klucker, and Joseph Pollinger guiding James Outram and Edward Whymper |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow climb |
Mount Collie is a tall mountain found in Yoho National Park in Canada. It sits right on the edge of the Wapta Icefield, which is a huge area of ice and snow. This mountain was named in 1897 by Charles S. Thompson. He named it after J. Norman Collie, who was a famous mountain climber and one of the first people to explore the amazing Canadian Rockies.
How Was Mount Collie Formed?
Mount Collie is made up of a type of rock called sedimentary rock. This rock formed a very long time ago, from the Precambrian to the Jurassic periods.
Sedimentary rock is created when layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of plants and animals settle at the bottom of ancient seas. Over millions of years, these layers get pressed together and turn into solid rock.
Later, a huge event called the Laramide orogeny happened. This was a time when powerful forces deep inside the Earth pushed and folded the land. During this event, the sedimentary rock of Mount Collie was pushed up and moved eastward, even sliding over younger rocks. This is how the mountain we see today was formed.
What's the Weather Like on Mount Collie?
Mount Collie has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild, but still cool.
During winter, temperatures can drop below -20 degrees Celsius. With the wind blowing, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius. This is why climbing Mount Collie is a challenge, and it's covered in snow and ice for much of the year.
