Mount Taylor (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Taylor |
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Mt. Taylor, southeast aspect, from Tszil Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,318 m (7,605 ft) |
| Prominence | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Parent peak | Slalok Mountain (2653 m) |
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 Mount Taylor
Location in British Columbia
Mount Taylor
Location in Canada
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| Location | Joffre Lakes Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Joffre Group Lillooet Ranges Coast Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 92J/8 |
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| Easiest route | Scrambling via Southeast Ridge |
Mount Taylor is a mountain peak in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,318-metre (7,605-foot) tall. You can find it in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park.
This mountain is part of the Joffre Group. This group belongs to the larger Lillooet Ranges, which are part of the Coast Mountains.
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Where is Mount Taylor Located?
Mount Taylor is about 21 km (13 mi) east of a town called Pemberton. It's also about 7 km (4 mi) northeast of Lillooet Lake.
The closest higher mountain is Slalok Mountain. It is only 1.9 km (1 mi) to the east. Water from Mount Taylor flows into Joffre Creek. This creek then joins the Lillooet River.
How Did Mount Taylor Get Its Name?
Mount Taylor was named to honor a special person. Her name was Ada C. Taylor. She was a pioneer in Pemberton. She was also the first nurse in that community.
Karl Ricker from the Alpine Club of Canada suggested her name. The name was officially accepted on January 23, 1979. This was done by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
What's the Weather Like on Mount Taylor?
Mount Taylor has a subarctic climate. This means it has long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Most of the weather comes from the Pacific Ocean.
These weather systems move east towards the Coast Mountains. When they hit the mountains, the air is forced to rise. This is called Orographic lift. As the air rises, it cools and drops its moisture. This causes a lot of rain or snow.
The Coast Mountains get a lot of precipitation. This is especially true in winter, when there's heavy snowfall. Temperatures can drop very low. They can go below −20 °C. With wind, it can feel colder than −30 °C.
The best time to climb Mount Taylor is usually from July to September. The weather is more favorable then.
Pictures of Mount Taylor
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The Joffre Group: Joffre Peak (left), Mt. Matier (highest), Hartzell, Spetch, Slalok Mountain, Tszil, and Taylor (farthest right)
