Mount Davidson (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Davidson |
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Mount Davidson seen from Whistler Blackcomb
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,516 m (8,255 ft) |
| Prominence | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Parent peak | Castle Towers Mountain (2676 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
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 Mount Davidson
Location in British Columbia
Mount Davidson
Location in Canada
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| Location | Garibaldi Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Garibaldi Ranges Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/15 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1925 by N. Carter, E. Milledge |
| Easiest route | class 4 via Southwest Ridge |
Mount Davidson is a tall mountain in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,516-metre (8,255-foot) high. This mountain is part of the Garibaldi Ranges within the larger Coast Mountains.
You can see Mount Davidson from the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort. It's about 18 km (11 mi) south of Whistler. The mountain's closest taller neighbor is Castle Towers Mountain, which is 3 km (2 mi) to the west.
A large ice field called the Cheakamus Glacier sits between these two peaks. Water from the melting glacier and rain from Mount Davidson flows into the Cheakamus River.
How Mount Davidson Got Its Name
The mountain is named after Professor John Davidson (1878 – 1970). He was a botanist who studied and shared a lot of information about the plants in Garibaldi Park. The name "Mount Davidson" was officially chosen on September 2, 1930.
First Climbers
The first time anyone climbed to the top of Mount Davidson was in 1929. The climbers were Neal M. Carter and Emmy Milledge.
Mountain Weather
Mount Davidson is in a marine west coast climate zone. This means it gets a lot of rain and snow.
Most weather systems come from the Pacific Ocean. As they move east, they hit the Coast Mountains. The mountains force the air upwards, which makes the moisture fall as rain or snow. This is why the Coast Mountains get so much precipitation, especially heavy snowfall in winter.
Winter temperatures on Mount Davidson can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C. The best time to climb Mount Davidson is usually from July to September, when the weather is most pleasant.
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Mount Davidson in spring
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Mount Davidson from Singing Pass area
