Mount Mackenzie facts for kids
This article is about Mount McKenzie (disambiguation). For other uses, see Mount Mackenzie (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids Mount Mackenzie |
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Mount Mackenzie viewed from Revelstoke city centre
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,461 m (8,074 ft) |
| Prominence | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Parent peak | Spook Peak |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82L/16 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
Mount Mackenzie 2,461 m (8,074 ft) is a mountain just southeast of the city of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. Part of the Selkirk Mountains, it is the site of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area and was named for the Right Honourable Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the second Prime Minister of Canada.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Mackenzie is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
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