Terminal Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Terminal Mountain |
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Terminal Mountain seen from The Whistlers.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,835 m (9,301 ft) |
| Prominence | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Parent peak | Manx Peak (3044 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Terminal Mountain
Location in Alberta
Terminal Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Trident Range, Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/16 |
Terminal Mountain is a tall mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada. It stands about 2,835 meters (9,301 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Canadian Rockies, a huge mountain range.
The town of Jasper is not far away, about 12 kilometers to the north. Terminal Mountain is on one side of a place called Marmot Pass. On the other side is Marmot Mountain, which is home to the popular Marmot Basin ski area. South of the mountain is Circus Valley, and to the north, it looks over Whistlers Creek valley. The closest higher mountain is Manx Peak, which is about 2 kilometers to the west.
Mountain's Name History
The name Terminal was given to this mountain in 1916. A man named Morrison P. Bridgland chose the name. He was a Dominion Land Surveyor, which means he helped map out land for the Canadian government. He named many mountains in Jasper Park and the Canadian Rockies.
In 1921, the mountain was called Mt. Terminal in a book about climbing the Rocky Mountains. Later, in 1951, the Geographical Names Board of Canada officially approved its current name, Terminal Mountain.
Weather and Climate
Terminal 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 the wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
The snow and rain that fall on Terminal Mountain eventually flow into the Athabasca River. This river is one of the most important rivers in Alberta.
