Mount Currie (Alberta) facts for kids
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 Mount Currie
Location in Alberta
Mount Currie
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,770 m (9,090 ft) |
| Prominence | 429 m (1,407 ft) |
| Parent peak | Red Man Mountain (2891 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Blue Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/14 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1916 by Interprovincial Boundary Commission |
Mount Currie is a tall mountain peak in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,770 meters (9,088 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Canadian Rockies. It is located in the upper Spray River Valley. The closest taller mountain is Red Man Mountain. It is about 3.3 kilometers (2 miles) southwest of Mount Currie.
Why is it Called Mount Currie?
Mount Currie was named in 1918. It honors Sir Arthur William Currie. He was a very important Canadian general. He led the Canadian Army during World War I. The official name was given in 1924. This was done by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
How Mount Currie Was Formed
Mount Currie is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand and mud. These layers were laid down over millions of years. This happened during the Precambrian and Jurassic periods. Later, huge forces pushed these rocks eastward. This event is called the Laramide orogeny. It caused the rocks to fold and stack up.
The southeast side of the mountain shows interesting patterns. You can see "chevron folds" there. These are zig-zag shapes in the rock layers. They are made of calcareous shale. This means the shale contains calcium carbonate.
Weather and Climate at Mount Currie
Mount Currie has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold, snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below −20 degrees Celsius. With wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 degrees Celsius.
The best time to visit or climb Mount Currie is from June to September. These months have the most favorable weather. Water from rain and melting snow flows off the mountain. This water goes into Currie Creek and White Man Creek. Both of these creeks flow into the Spray River.
