Mount Sifton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Sifton |
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Mount Sifton, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,922 m (9,587 ft) |
| Prominence | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Rogers (3169 m) |
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 Mount Sifton
Location in British Columbia
Mount Sifton
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Hermit Range Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/5 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1900 Arthur Michael, Edward Feuz, Friedrich Michel |
| Easiest route | class 3 Scrambling South Face |
Mount Sifton is a tall mountain peak in Glacier National Park, located in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,922 meters (about 9,587 feet) high. This impressive peak is part of the Hermit Range.
Mount Sifton is about 58 kilometers (36 miles) northeast of Revelstoke and 41 kilometers (25 miles) west of Golden. You can see it from the Trans-Canada Highway near Rogers Pass. The mountain was first climbed on September 3, 1900, by Arthur Michael, Edward Feuz, and Friedrich Michel.
Who Was Sir Clifford Sifton?
Mount Sifton is named after Sir Clifford Sifton (1861–1929). He was an important Canadian politician who served as the Minister of the Interior from 1896 to 1905. This role meant he was in charge of managing Canada's vast lands and natural resources. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1906 and confirmed again in 1932.
Mountain Weather
Mount Sifton is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (which is −4 °F), and with wind, it can feel even colder. Summers are usually mild.
All the water from the mountain, including melted snow and ice from nearby glaciers, flows into smaller streams. These streams eventually join the Beaver River and the Illecillewaet River.
Climbing Mount Sifton
For experienced climbers, there are several established paths, or "routes," to reach the top of Mount Sifton. These routes vary in difficulty.
Here are some of the known climbing routes:
- Southeast Ridge: This was the path taken for the first climb in 1900.
- South Face: This route was first climbed in 1932.
- North Face: Climbers first reached the summit via this route in 1970.
- West Ridge: This is considered a more challenging route.
- Northwest Ridge: This route was first climbed in 1984.
