Mount Oleg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Oleg |
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Mount Oleg, north aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,587 m (8,488 ft) |
| Prominence | 717 m (2,352 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Marriott (2735 m) |
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 Mount Oleg
Location in British Columbia
Mount Oleg
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Cayoosh Range Lillooet Ranges Coast Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92J7 |
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| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Mount Oleg is a very tall mountain peak in British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 2,587-metre (8,488-foot) high! This mountain is part of the Cayoosh Range and the Lillooet Ranges, which are both within the larger Coast Mountains.
Mount Oleg is located about 16 km (10 mi) northeast of a town called Pemberton. It's also not far from Mount Gardiner and Mount Marriott. Water from the mountain flows into streams that eventually reach the Fraser River.
What's the Weather Like on Mount Oleg?
Mount Oleg is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Most of the weather in this area comes from the Pacific Ocean.
When weather systems, called weather fronts, move east from the ocean, they hit the Coast Mountains. The mountains force the air to rise. As the air goes higher, it cools down and drops its moisture. This process is called Orographic lift. It causes a lot of rain or snow to fall on the mountains.
Because of this, the Coast Mountains get a lot of precipitation, especially snow in winter. This snowy climate helps keep the Place Glacier on the north side of Mount Oleg. Temperatures can get very cold, sometimes dropping below −20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C!
If you want to climb Mount Oleg, the best time to visit is usually from July to September. The weather is much better then.
Images for kids
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Mt. Olds (left) and Mt. Oleg (right)
