Mount Prince Henry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Prince Henry |
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West aspect of Mount Prince Henry.
(Mt. Prince Edward in upper right) |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,219 m (10,561 ft) |
| Prominence | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Prince Edward (3225 m) |
| Geography | |
 Mount Prince Henry
Location in British Columbia
Mount Prince Henry
Location in Canada
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| Location | Height of the Rockies Prov. Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | The Royal Group Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J11 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1929 by Katie Gardiner, Walter Feuz |
| Easiest route | Mountaineering |
Mount Prince Henry is a tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 3,219-metre (10,561-foot) high! You can find it in Height of the Rockies Provincial Park, which is part of the amazing Canadian Rockies.
This mountain is part of a special group called The Royal Group. This group includes other peaks like Mount King George, Mount Queen Mary, and Mount Prince Edward. Mount Prince Edward is actually the closest higher peak, just 1.0 km (0.62 mi) away. Mount Prince Henry is made of sedimentary rock, which formed a very long time ago during the Cambrian period. This means the rock was created from layers of sand and mud in ancient shallow seas. Later, powerful forces pushed these rocks upwards, forming the mountains we see today.
History of Mount Prince Henry
The mountain got its name in 1913 from a survey team. They named it after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974). He was the third son of King George V, who was the King of the United Kingdom at that time. The name became official in 1919.
The very first time someone successfully climbed to the top of Mount Prince Henry was in 1929. This amazing climb was done by Kate (Katie) Gardiner with the help of a guide named Walter Feuz.
Weather and Climate
Mount Prince Henry is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold winters with lots of snow, and summers that are mild, not too hot. Temperatures can drop really low, sometimes below −20 °C. With the wind blowing, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C!
If you're thinking about climbing this mountain, the best time to go is during the summer months. July, August, and September usually have the most favorable weather for mountaineering.
