The Vice President (mountain) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Vice President
Vice President & President (l-r) from Isolated col
Highest point
Elevation	3,077 m (10,095 ft)
Prominence	157 m (515 ft) above President Pass
Geography
Location	British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82N/10
Climbing
First ascent	1901 by James Outram, Christian Kaufmann and Joseph Pollinger
Easiest route	scramble

The Vice President is a tall mountain located in Yoho National Park in British Columbia, Canada. It stands just north of Emerald Lake. This mountain is part of a larger group of peaks called The President/Vice President Massif. It is also close to the Alpine Club of Canada's Stanley Mitchell hut, a popular spot for climbers.

About The Vice President Mountain

The Vice President mountain reaches a height of 3,077 meters (10,095 feet) above sea level. It is part of the famous Canadian Rockies mountain range. The mountain's name comes from its close relationship with a nearby peak called The President. Together, they form a striking pair in the landscape.

How The Vice President Got Its Name

The mountain was first named Mount McNicoll in 1904. This name was given by a famous climber, Edward Whymper. He named it after David McNicoll, who was a Vice President (VP) of the Canadian Pacific Railway company at the time. A Vice President is a high-ranking leader in a company or organization, often second in command.

However, in 1907, the mountain's name was changed. The Alpine Club of Canada discovered that the name Mount McNicoll was already being used for another mountain. That other mountain was located near Rogers Pass. To avoid confusion, they decided to rename the mountain in Yoho National Park. They chose "The Vice President" to go along with "The President" mountain nearby.

Climbing The Mountain

Climbing The Vice President mountain is an adventure. There is one main way to reach the top. Climbers usually go up the President glacier first. A glacier is a large, slow-moving river of ice. After crossing the glacier, they reach a saddle-like area between peaks, called a col.

From the col, climbers then go up a snow slope. This leads them to the mountain's ridge. A ridge is a long, narrow section of the mountain top. Following the ridge, they can finally reach the peak of The Vice President. This type of climb is often called a "scramble," meaning it involves some easy climbing without needing ropes or special gear for very steep sections.

Gallery

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  The Vice President and glacier (1910)

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  Left to right, The Vice President, President glacier and The President