Seven Sisters Peaks facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seven Sisters Peaks
Seven Sisters Peaks (plus Orion Peak)
Highest point
Elevation	2,747 m (9,012 ft)
Prominence	1,862 m (6,109 ft)
Parent peak	Howson Peak
Listing	Ultras of Canada 51st Canada highest major peaks 95th
Geography
Seven Sisters Peaks Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia Seven Sisters Peaks Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Location	Seven Sisters Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Bulkley Ranges Hazelton Mountains Interior Mountains
Topo map	NTS 103I/16
Climbing
First ascent	1941 Neal Carter, K. Carter, G. Baker, J. Cade

The Seven Sisters Peaks are a group of tall mountains in British Columbia, Canada. They are part of the Bulkley Ranges within the Interior Mountains. These peaks reach up to 2,747 meters (about 9,012 feet) high.

You can find the Seven Sisters Peaks inside the Seven Sisters Provincial Park and Protected Area. This park is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southeast of a place called Cedarvale. South of the peaks is Orion Peak, and the Seven Sisters Glacier surrounds the mountains. The highest of the seven peaks is named Weeskinisht Peak. Water from rain and melting ice from the glacier flows into streams. These streams eventually join the Skeena River. The closest taller mountain is Howson Peak, which is about 69 kilometers (43 miles) away.

About the Seven Sisters Peaks

The Seven Sisters Peaks are in a subarctic climate zone. This means they have very cold, snowy winters. Summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F). With wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).

The name "Seven Sisters Mountain" was first used in 1948. Later, on October 4, 1951, the Geographical Names Board of Canada officially changed the name to "Seven Sisters Peaks."

The Peaks' Special Names

Each of the seven peaks has its own name. These names are from the Tsimshian and Gitxsan languages. They are arranged from west to east:

• Tlooki Peak
• Weeskinisht Peak
• Tagai Peak
• Tingi Peak
• Kitshin Peak
• Kletoosho Peak
• Tuatoosho Peak

Most of these names were suggested by Neal M. Carter from the Alpine Club of Canada. They were officially adopted in 1977. The names mean:

• Tlooki: "One"
• Weeskinisht: "Top of the Mountain"
• Tagai: "Three"
• Tingi: "Four"
• Kitshin: "Five"
• Kletoosho: "Six"
• Tuatoosho: "Seven"

Exploring the Peaks

Here is a table showing information about each of the Seven Sisters Peaks:

Gallery

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  Seven Sisters Peaks seen with Orion Peak (furthermost right), and Skeena River

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  Left to right: Tuatoosho, Kletoosho, Kitshin, Tingi, Tagai, Weeskinisht, Tlooki. From north

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  The peaks as seen from the Yellowhead Highway and Skeena River