Mount Woolley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Woolley |
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E face of Wooley
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,405 m (11,171 ft) |
| Prominence | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Mount Woolley
Location in Alberta
Mount Woolley
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Winston Churchill Range |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/06 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 11:20 on July 28,1925, by a Japanese team (Six Japanese men including Yūkō Maki and three men from Switzerland) |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
Mount Woolley is a tall mountain found in Alberta, Canada. It stands proudly in the Sunwapta River Valley, inside Jasper National Park. This mountain is about 1.5 kilometers south of Diadem Peak. It is also part of the Winston Churchill Range within the amazing Canadian Rockies.
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Exploring Mount Woolley's Past
How Mount Woolley Got Its Name
The name Mount Woolley was given to this mountain in 1898. A famous explorer named J. Norman Collie named it after his friend, Herman Woolley. Herman Woolley was a former football player. He loved climbing mountains with Collie during their trips into the Canadian Rockies in 1898 and 1902.
Who Climbed Mount Woolley First?
The very first time someone successfully climbed to the top of Mount Woolley was in 1925. A team from Japan achieved this amazing feat. The climbers were S. Hashimoto, H. Hatano, T. Hayakawa, Y. Maki, Y. Mita, and N. Okabe. They had help from experienced guides: Hans Fuhrer, H. Kohler, and J. Weber.
Understanding Mount Woolley's Rocks
What Kind of Rocks Make Up Mount Woolley?
Mount Woolley is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and tiny bits of plants and animals that settle over time. These rocks were laid down over millions of years, from the Precambrian to the Jurassic periods.
How the Mountain Was Formed
These sedimentary rocks first formed in shallow seas. Later, during a major event called the Laramide orogeny, these rocks were pushed and folded. They moved east and even slid over younger rocks. This powerful process created the tall mountains we see today.
Mount Woolley's Weather and Climate
What is the Climate Like?
Mount Woolley is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers, however, are usually mild.
Winter Temperatures
During winter, temperatures can drop below -20 degrees Celsius. With the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius. This makes climbing in winter very challenging!
