Mount Wood (Yukon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Wood |
|
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,842 m (15,886 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,190 m (3,900 ft) |
| Listing |
|
| Geography | |
| Location | Yukon, Canada |
| Parent range | Saint Elias Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 115F/02 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1941 by Walter Wood, Anderson Blakewell and Albert Jackman |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
Mount Wood, sometimes called Wood Peak, is one of the tallest mountains in Canada. It stands proudly in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon territory. This huge peak is part of the Saint Elias Mountains range.
Mount Wood: Canada's Tall Peak
Mount Wood reaches an amazing height of 4,842 meters (about 15,886 feet) above sea level. This makes it the sixth-highest major peak in Canada. It is also the 14th highest major peak in all of North America.
How Mount Wood Got Its Name
The mountain was named in 1900 by a man named James J. McArthur. He was a surveyor, which means he was someone who measured and mapped land. McArthur named the mountain after Zachary Taylor Wood.
Zachary Taylor Wood was an important police officer. He worked as an inspector for the North-West Mounted Police (which is now known as the RCMP). He was stationed in Dawson during the exciting time of the Klondike Gold Rush. Later, he became the commissioner, or head, of the entire North-West Mounted Police force.
Climbing Mount Wood
The first people to successfully climb Mount Wood reached its summit in 1941. This historic climb was made by Walter Wood, Anderson Blakewell, and Albert Jackman. The easiest way to climb Mount Wood involves moving across glaciers, snow, and ice. This type of climb requires special skills and equipment.
