Mount Hardisty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Hardisty |
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Mount Hardisty and Athabasca River
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,716 m (8,911 ft) |
| Prominence | 456 m (1,496 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Kerkeslin (2950 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Mount Hardisty
Location in Alberta
Mount Hardisty
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Maligne Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/12 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary rock |
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| Easiest route | Scramble |
Mount Hardisty is a cool mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands tall at about 2,716 meters (8,911 feet) high. This mountain is part of the amazing Canadian Rockies. You can find it in the beautiful Athabasca River valley. Mount Hardisty is close to another peak called Mount Kerkeslin. Both of these mountains belong to the Maligne Range. You can even see them from the famous Icefields Parkway!
Mountain History
Mount Hardisty got its name in 1859. A person named James Hector named it after Richard Hardisty. Richard Hardisty (1831–1889) was an important person. He was a "Chief Factor" at Rocky Mountain House. This meant he was a main manager for a fur trading post. Later, he became the first Métis Senator in Canada. A Senator is like a lawmaker in the government.
The name "Mount Hardisty" was officially accepted in 1912. This was done by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Mountain Rocks and Age
Mount Hardisty is made of a type of rock called sedimentary rock. This kind of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of plants and animals. These layers get pressed together over a very long time.
The rocks in Mount Hardisty were formed during the Cambrian period. This was a very long time ago, hundreds of millions of years! Later, during an event called the Laramide orogeny, these rocks were pushed up. This pushing and folding created the mountains we see today.
Mountain Weather
Mount Hardisty has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild, not too hot. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (which is -4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
All the rain and melting snow from Mount Hardisty flows into the Athabasca River. This river is an important part of the park's environment.
Gallery
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Hardisty (left) and Kerkeslin (right) at sunset
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Mount Hardisty from Icefields Parkway
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Mount Hardisty from Icefields Parkway
