Mount Swanzy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Swanzy |
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Mount Swanzy (center) and Bonney Glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,891 m (9,485 ft) |
| Prominence | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Bonney (3100 m) |
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 Mount Swanzy
Location in British Columbia
Mount Swanzy
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N04 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1900 Arthur Michael, Sydney Spencer, Edouard Feuz Sr, Friedrich Michel |
| Easiest route | Scrambling YDS 3 |
Mount Swanzy is a mountain peak in Glacier National Park. It stands 2,891 meters (9,485 feet) tall. This mountain is part of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada.
Mount Swanzy is surrounded by large ice fields called glaciers. These include the Bonney Glacier, Clarke Glacier, and Swanzy Glacier. Its closest taller neighbor is Mount Bonney, about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) away to the west.
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History of Mount Swanzy
How Mount Swanzy Got Its Name
The mountain was named in 1895 by three explorers: Mr. Abbot, Mr. Fay, and Mr. Thompson. They named it after Henry Swanzy, a religious leader.
Reverend Henry Swanzy and Reverend William Spotswood Green helped introduce the world to the Selkirk Mountains. They were among the first to climb Mount Bonney and other peaks in 1888.
First Climbs of Mount Swanzy
The very first time someone successfully climbed Mount Swanzy was in 1900. The climbing team included Arthur Michael, Sydney Spencer, Edouard Feuz Sr, and Friedrich Michel.
The name "Mount Swanzy" became official in 1932. This was approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate Around Mount Swanzy
Mount Swanzy is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold, snowy winters. The summers are usually mild.
Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (−4 °F). With wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C (−22 °F). Rain and melted ice from the glaciers flow into nearby rivers. This water drains north into the Illecillewaet River or south into the Incomappleux River.
