Mount Lefroy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Lefroy |
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Mount Lefroy
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,423 m (11,230 ft) |
| Prominence | 417 m (1,368 ft) |
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 Mount Lefroy
Location in Alberta
Mount Lefroy
Location in British Columbia
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| Country | Canada |
| Parent range | Bow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
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| First ascent | 1897 |
| Easiest route | West face (UIAA II) |
Mount Lefroy is a tall mountain in western Canada. It sits right on the border between the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. This mountain is part of the Continental Divide of the Americas, which means it helps separate rivers that flow to different oceans.
Mount Lefroy is found on the eastern side of Abbot Pass. This pass is a mountain path that connects Lake Louise in Banff National Park with Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park. Right next to Mount Lefroy, on the western side of the pass, is Mount Victoria.
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What's in a Name?
How Mount Lefroy Got Its Name
The mountain was named in 1894 by a person named George Mercer Dawson. He named it after Sir John Henry Lefroy (1817–1890). Sir John was an astronomer, which is a scientist who studies stars and planets.
Sir John Henry Lefroy traveled a very long distance, over 8,800 kilometers (about 5,468 miles), across northern Canada. He did this between 1842 and 1844. During his travels, he made important observations about the weather and Earth's magnetic field.
Climbing Mount Lefroy
Early Attempts to Climb Mount Lefroy
Mount Lefroy is known for being the site of the first serious climbing accident in Canada. In 1896, a climber named Philip Stanley Abbot was trying to reach the top. He slipped on some rocks after leaving an icy part of the mountain. Sadly, he fell and did not survive.
First Successful Climb of Mount Lefroy
The first time climbers successfully reached the top of Mount Lefroy was in 1897. A group of nine people made it to the summit. This group included J. Norman Collie, Arthur Michael, H. Dixon, Charles Fay, Peter Sarbach, R. Vanderlip, C. Noyes, Charles Thompson, and H. Parker.
Mount Lefroy in Art
A famous Canadian artist named Lawren Harris painted a well-known picture at this very mountain. He was part of a group of artists called the Group of Seven.
What is Mount Lefroy Made Of?
The Rocks of Mount Lefroy
Mount Lefroy is made up of a type of rock called sedimentary rock. This rock formed a very long time ago during the Cambrian period. Back then, the area was covered by shallow seas. Over millions of years, layers of sand, mud, and shells settled at the bottom of these seas and turned into rock.
Later, during a time called the Laramide orogeny, these sedimentary rocks were pushed eastward. They even moved over the top of younger rocks, creating the mountain shapes we see today.
Weather Around Mount Lefroy
Climate of Mount Lefroy
Mount Lefroy has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold winters with lots of snow. The summers are usually mild, not too hot.
Temperatures in winter can drop below −20 °C (which is -4 °F). When you add in the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (which is -22 °F).
External links
- Mount Lefroy weather: Mountain Forecast
- Parks Canada web site: Banff National Park
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See also
In Spanish: Monte Lefroy para niños
