Redoubt Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Redoubt Mountain |
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Redoubt Mountain, August 1994.
Viewpoint from Hidden Lake. |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,902 m (9,521 ft) |
| Prominence | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Richardson (3086 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Geography | |
 Redoubt Mountain
Location in Alberta
Redoubt Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Parent range | Slate Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1906 |
| Easiest route | moderate/difficult scramble |
Redoubt Mountain, also called Mount Redoubt, is a tall mountain found in Banff National Park. This park is in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta, Canada. The mountain marks the southern edge of Boulder Pass.
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Naming Redoubt Mountain
The mountain was given its name in 1908. Arthur Oliver Wheeler, a founding member of the Alpine Club of Canada (AAC), named it. He chose the name because the mountain looked like a "redoubt." A redoubt is a type of small fort or military defense.
Exploring the Mountain
You can climb Redoubt Mountain using a route on its northwestern ridge. This climb is considered moderate to difficult. It involves a type of climbing called scrambling, which is like hiking but often requires using your hands.
Mountain Rocks and History
Like other mountains in Banff National Park, Redoubt Mountain is made of sedimentary rock. This type of rock forms from layers of sand, mud, and shells that build up over millions of years. The rocks here were laid down between the Precambrian and Jurassic periods.
These rocks were formed in shallow ancient seas. Later, a huge event called the Laramide orogeny pushed these rock layers eastward. This movement caused the older rocks to slide over younger ones, creating the mountains we see today.
Climate Around Redoubt Mountain
Redoubt Mountain is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (which is -4 °F). With wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
