Terrapin Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Terrapin Mountain |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,954 m (9,692 ft) |
| Prominence | 235 m (771 ft) |
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 Terrapin Mountain
Location in Alberta
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| Location | Alberta British Columbia |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/13 |
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| First ascent | 1915 H.O. Frind, L. Jeffers, Conrad Kain |
Terrapin Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1918. A ridge extending north from the mountain terminates at Naiset Point.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Terrapin Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.
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