Mount Wheeler (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Wheeler |
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Mount Wheeler featuring Deville Glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) |
| Prominence | 741 m (2,431 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Dawson (3377 m) |
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 Mount Wheeler
Location in British Columbia
Mount Wheeler
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/3 |
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| First ascent | 1902 Arthur Oliver Wheeler, Fredrich Michel |
Mount Wheeler is a tall mountain peak in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It stands at 3,336-metre (10,945-foot) high. This makes it the third-highest peak in the park. It is also the sixth-highest peak in the Selkirk Mountains range.
The mountain is quite far from cities. It is about 60 km (37 mi) east of Revelstoke. It is also about 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Golden. Mount Selwyn is its closest higher peak, about 5.1 km (3.2 mi) to the north-northwest. Mount Wheeler is surrounded by large areas of ice. These include the Deville Glacier, Deville Névé, Black Glacier, and Thor Glacier. Water from the mountain and melting ice flows into the Incomappleux and Beaver Rivers.
History of Mount Wheeler
The first time someone climbed Mount Wheeler was in 1902. This climb was made by Arthur Oliver Wheeler and Fredrich Michel. The mountain was named in 1904 after Arthur Oliver Wheeler. He was a Dominion Land Surveyor, which means he was a government surveyor who mapped out land. He also helped start the Alpine Club of Canada. He was its first president. The name Mount Wheeler became official on September 8, 1932. This was decided by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate Around Mount Wheeler
Mount Wheeler 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. With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C.
