Mount Goodsir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Goodsir |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,567 m (11,703 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) |
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 Mount Goodsir
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Ottertail Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/01 |
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| First ascent | 16 July 1903 Charles E. Fay and Herschel C. Parker, guided by Christian Häsler and Christian Kaufmann |
| Easiest route | Southwest ridge of South Tower: hike/climb (Grade III, YDS 5.4) |
Mount Goodsir, also known as the Goodsir Towers, is a very tall mountain in the Canadian Rockies. It is the highest peak in the Ottertail Range. You can find it in Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada. It's also close to Kootenay National Park.
This mountain has two main peaks, like two giant towers. The South Tower is the taller one, reaching about 3,567 meters (11,699 feet) high. The North Tower is a bit shorter, at 3,525 meters (11,565 feet).
What Makes Mount Goodsir Special?
Mount Goodsir stands out because it's the tallest mountain in its local range. It offers amazing views of the surrounding Yoho National Park. This park is famous for its stunning landscapes. It has tall mountains, beautiful lakes, and thick forests.
How Mount Goodsir Got Its Name
The mountain was named in 1859 by a man named James Hector. He was an explorer and geologist. He named it after two brothers, John Goodsir and Harry Goodsir. John was a professor who taught about the human body at the University of Edinburgh. Harry was a surgeon who worked on a famous ship called the HMS Erebus.
Climbing to the Top
Climbing Mount Goodsir is a big adventure. The most common way to reach the South Tower is by following its southwest ridge. This route is considered a challenging climb, but it doesn't always require special technical gear. However, there are some tricky parts. These include short sections of a narrow ridge that are rated YDS 5.4. This means they are a bit like rock climbing.
Getting to any climbing route on Mount Goodsir takes a long hike first. This means climbers need to be ready for a full day or even multiple days of effort.
