Mount Outram facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Outram |
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Mount Outram seen from the Icefields Parkway
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,245 m (10,646 ft) |
| Prominence | 735 m (2,411 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Forbes (3617 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Mount Outram
Location in Alberta
Mount Outram
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Forbes Group, Central Icefields Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/15 |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1924 F.V. Field, W.0. Field, L. Harris, Edward Feuz Jr, J. Biner. |
| Easiest route | Mountaineering |
Mount Outram is a tall mountain peak in the Canadian Rockies. It stands 3,245 meters (about 10,646 feet) high. You can find it in the Howse River Valley, inside Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
This mountain is close to Mount Forbes, which is an even taller peak. Glacier Lake is also nearby. Below Mount Outram's south side is the Sir James Glacier. You can see Mount Outram from the Icefields Parkway, especially in the morning light.
History of Mount Outram
Mount Outram got its name in 1920. It was named after James Outram, a famous mountaineer who lived from 1864 to 1925. He was known for being the first to climb many mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Some of these include Mount Assiniboine, Chancellor Peak, Cathedral Mountain, and Mount Wilson.
The first time anyone successfully climbed Mount Outram was in 1924. The climbers were F.V. Field, W.O. Field, and L. Harris. They had help from guides Edward Feuz Jr. and J. Biner. The mountain's name was officially approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada in the same year.
How Mount Outram Was Formed
Like other mountains in Banff Park, Mount Outram is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of sea creatures that settle at the bottom of ancient seas. These layers were laid down over millions of years, from the Precambrian to the Jurassic periods.
Later, during a time called the Laramide orogeny, powerful forces pushed these rock layers. They were pushed east and even slid over younger rocks. This process created the towering mountains we see today, including Mount Outram.
Climate Around Mount Outram
Mount Outram is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold, snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (which is -4 °F). With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
If you want to climb Mount Outram, the best time is during the summer months. The weather is much better then. All the rain and melting snow from Mount Outram flows into small streams. These streams eventually join the Howse River.
