Mount Hood (Alberta) facts for kids
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 Mount Hood
Location in Alberta
Mount Hood
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,903 m (9,524 ft) |
| Prominence | 145 m (476 ft) |
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| Etymology | Horace Hood |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/14 |
Mount Hood is a tall mountain peak located in Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,903 meters (9,524 feet) high. This impressive summit is part of the Opal Range within the famous Canadian Rockies mountain chain.
Discovering Mount Hood
Mount Hood was named to honor a brave person named Horace Hood. He was a naval officer who took part in a very important sea battle called the Battle of Jutland. Sadly, he lost his life during this battle.
The name "Mount Hood" officially became recognized in 1922. This decision was made by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. This group is responsible for giving official names to places all across Canada.
The very first time people successfully climbed to the top of Mount Hood was in 1953. A team of climbers, including J. Dodds and W. Lemmon, made this exciting first ascent.
