Mount Ulysses facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Ulysses |
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 Mount Ulysses
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,024 m (9,921 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,289 m (7,510 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Muskwa Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 94F/08 |
Mount Ulysses is a very tall mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It is the highest peak in the Muskwa Ranges, which are part of the Northern Canadian Rockies.
This mountain and others nearby are named after characters and places from an ancient Greek story called The Odyssey. In this famous epic poem, the hero Ulysses (another name for Odysseus) goes on a long journey for 10 years before he can finally return home.
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Where is Mount Ulysses located?
Mount Ulysses stands north of the Akie River's starting point. It is also south of Sikanni Chief Lake. This mountain is known for its very high "prominence." Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the land around it. Mount Ulysses rises 2,289 meters (7,510 feet) above the nearby Grand Pacific Pass.
How high is Mount Ulysses?
Mount Ulysses reaches an elevation of 3,024 meters (9,921 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the tallest mountains in its region. It is ranked among the highest and most prominent peaks in both Canada and North America.
When was Mount Ulysses first climbed?
The first time someone successfully climbed to the top of Mount Ulysses was in 1961. This was a significant achievement for mountaineers at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Ulysses para niños
