Resplendent Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Resplendent Mountain |
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View of Resplendent from the Dome, upper Robson glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,425 m (11,237 ft) |
| Prominence | 483 m (1,585 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Robson |
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 Resplendent Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Parent range | Rainbow Range |
| Topo map | 83 E/03 Mount Robson |
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| First ascent | 1911, Byron Harmon and Conrad Kain |
| Easiest route | NW slopes, II |
Resplendent Mountain, also called Mount Resplendent, is a tall peak in the Canadian Rockies. You can find it inside Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Rainbow Range and is a close neighbor to the more famous Mount Robson. These two mountains together create a beautiful view for people traveling by train or on Highway 16.
The mountain got its name from Arthur P. Coleman. Another explorer, A.O. Wheeler, wrote that its east side is covered in pure white snow. When the sun shines on it, the mountain looks incredibly bright and brilliant. This is why it was given the name "Resplendent," which means shining brightly. The first time people climbed Resplendent Mountain was in 1911. This was the same trip where Conrad Kain explored paths for climbing Mount Robson.
Where is Resplendent Mountain?
Resplendent Mountain is a very important part of its natural surroundings. The east side of the mountain rises high above the start of Resplendent Creek. This creek then flows into the Moose River. The north side of the mountain comes out of the Robson Glacier. This glacier feeds the Robson River, which is a smaller river that joins the larger Fraser River.
Skiing and Climbing History
Resplendent Mountain is famous in the history of ski mountaineering in the Canadian Rockies. Ski mountaineering means climbing mountains on skis and then skiing back down. In 1930, Peter L. Parson was the first person to ski up Resplendent Mountain by himself. Since then, many people have wanted to climb it in winter. Skiers can enjoy a long descent of over 1,800 meters (about 5,900 feet) from the top of the mountain all the way down to the end of the Robson Glacier.
