Mount Fox (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Fox |
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Mt. Fox, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,196 m (10,486 ft) |
| Prominence | 411 m (1,348 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Dawson |
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 Mount Fox
Location in British Columbia
Mount Fox
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N03 |
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| First ascent | 1890 by Harold W. Topham, Harry Sinclair, Samuel Yves |
Mount Fox is a tall mountain located in the beautiful Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 3,196 meters (about 10,486 feet) high! This impressive peak is part of Glacier National Park, a place known for its stunning glaciers and rugged mountains.
Mount Fox was named by William Green in honor of a brave adventurer named Harry Fox. Harry Fox was a sportsman and mountain climber who sadly died during an expedition in the Caucasus Mountains. A nearby mountain, Mount Donkin, is also named after his climbing partner, William Donkin.
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Who Was Harry Fox?
Harry Fox (born September 30, 1856) was an English gentleman who loved sports and adventure. He was a talented athlete who played both cricket and rugby for his country. Besides sports, Harry also had a passion for climbing mountains, which he started doing in the mid-1880s.
His Adventures
Harry Fox quickly became well-known in the world of mountain climbing. Within just two years of starting, he was considered a skilled and respected explorer of the Alps. He was always looking for new challenges and higher peaks to conquer.
The Tragic Accident
In 1888, Harry Fox traveled to the Caucasus Mountains in the Russian Empire with his climbing partner, William Frederick Donkin. Their goal was to be the first people to climb a difficult peak called Koshtan-Tau. Sadly, during this challenging climb, Harry, William, and their two Swiss guides were involved in an accident and died. Their exact date and place of death are unknown, but it was recorded as being on or after August 30, 1888.
Climate Around Mount Fox
The area around Mount Fox has a subarctic climate. This means it experiences very cold and snowy winters. Temperatures can often drop below -20 degrees Celsius (which is -4 degrees Fahrenheit), and with the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit)!
Summers in this region are usually mild. The water from melting snow and ice on Mount Fox flows in two main directions. Some of it drains west into the Incomappleux River, while other parts flow east into the Beaver River.
Images for kids
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A drawing from "Among The Selkirk Glaciers"
