Spearhead Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spearhead Range |
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| Area | 83 km2 (32 sq mi) |
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| Country | Canada |
| State/Province | British Columbia |
| Parent range | Garibaldi Ranges |
The Spearhead Range is a small group of mountains in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It's part of the larger Garibaldi Ranges. This mountain range is right next to Whistler, British Columbia, a famous resort town. One of its most well-known peaks is Blackcomb Mountain. This mountain is part of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, a popular place for skiing and snowboarding.
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Exploring the Spearhead Range
The Spearhead Range has many interesting peaks. Some of the important ones include Tremor Mountain, which is the highest point in the range. Other peaks are The Spearhead, Mount Macbeth, Decker Mountain, and Mount Trorey. You'll also find peaks with cool names like Shatter, Shudder, and Quiver! These names often describe how the mountains look or feel.
How the Range Got its Name
The name "Spearhead Range" was given by two explorers, Don and Phyllis Munday. They thought the mountain peaks looked like spearheads poking up through the clouds or fog. It's a very fitting name for these sharp, tall mountains!
Glaciers and Valleys
To the north of the Spearhead Range, you'll find Lone Goat Pass. This pass is a low area between mountains, formed by Wedge Creek and Lone Goat Creek. Lone Goat Creek gets its water from the Spearhead Glacier. This glacier is the biggest one in the entire Spearhead Range.
On the south side of the range is the valley of Fitzsimmons Creek. This valley is home to the Whistler Sliding Centre. This special track was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics. It was used for sports like bobsled, luge, and skeleton.
Nearby Mountain Ranges
The Spearhead Range has a "twin" range across Fitzsimmons Creek. This is called the Fitzsimmons Range. It stretches east from Whistler Mountain. So, you have the Spearhead Range on one side of the creek and the Fitzsimmons Range on the other!
