Pelion Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pelion Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,312 m (7,585 ft) |
| Prominence | 707 m (2,320 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Tantalus (2603 m) |
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 Pelion Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Pelion Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Tantalus Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Tantalus Range Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92G/14 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1944 V. Brink, B. McLellan |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Pelion Mountain is a tall peak in British Columbia, Canada. It stands 2,312-metre (7,585-foot) high. This mountain is part of the Tantalus Range and is located inside Tantalus Provincial Park.
Pelion Mountain is about 21 km (13 mi) northwest of Squamish. It is also close to Ossa Mountain and Mount Tantalus. Mount Tantalus is the highest peak in this range. Glaciers surround Pelion Mountain. Water from the mountain flows into the Squamish River and Clowhom River.
The first time people successfully climbed Pelion Mountain was in 1944. V. Brink and B. McLellan were the climbers. Many mountains in the Tantalus Range are named after characters or places from Greek mythology. Pelion Mountain gets its name from a famous mountain in ancient Greece. In Greek myths, giants called the Aloadaes tried to stack Pelion on top of Mount Ossa. They hoped to reach Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. The name "Pelion Mountain" became official on June 6, 1957.
Weather at Pelion Mountain
Pelion Mountain is in a "marine west coast" climate zone. This means it gets a lot of rain and snow. Most weather systems come from the Pacific Ocean. They move east towards the Coast Mountains. When these weather systems hit the mountains, they are forced to rise. This causes them to drop their moisture as rain or snow. This effect is called Orographic lift.
Because of this, the Coast Mountains get a lot of precipitation. This is especially true in winter, when there is heavy snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below −20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below −30 °C. The best time to climb Pelion Mountain is usually from July to September. During these months, the weather is often more favorable.
Climbing Pelion Mountain
There are several known ways to climb Pelion Mountain. These are called "climbing routes."
- Southwest Ridge - This route was first climbed in 1944.
- Northwest Ridge - This route was first climbed in 1968.
- Northeast Ridge - This route was first climbed in 1969.
- North Face - This route is also a challenging climb.
Hikers can reach the mountain using trails like the Sigurd Creek Trail or the Pokosha Creek Trail.
