Mount Tatlow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Tatlow |
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Mount Tatlow aerial, west aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,063 m (10,049 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) |
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 Mount Tatlow
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | Central Interior of British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Chilcotin Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92P/05 |
Mount Tatlow is a big mountain in the Chilcotin Ranges. These ranges are part of the larger Coast Mountains in southern British Columbia, Canada. It stands on its own ridge between Chilko Lake and the Taseko Lakes. Mount Tatlow is about 3,063 meters (10,050 feet) tall.
What is Mount Tatlow's Traditional Name?
Mount Tatlow is known as Tsʼilʔos (pronounced sigh-loss) in the language of the Tsilhqot'in people. The 'ʔ' sound is like the break in the middle of "uh-oh." The Tsilhqot'in people live in the area around the lakes and the plateau nearby.
Why is Tsʼilʔos Important to the Tsilhqot'in People?
The name Tsʼilʔos has also been given to Tsʼilʔos Provincial Park, which covers this special area. The Tsilhqot'in people have a long history and deep connection to this land.
What are the Traditions Around Tsʼilʔos?
According to the traditions of the Tsilhqot'in people, it is considered bad luck to point at Tsʼilʔos. It is also thought to be unlucky to say its name in everyday talk. People believe that if you do, the weather might turn bad, or worse things could happen.
The Xeni Gwet'in people, who live in the Nemaia Valley near Mount Tatlow, have asked that people do not climb this mountain or the peaks next to it. BC Parks, which manages the park, follows these requests in its rules for the area. This helps protect the cultural importance of the mountain.
