The Whistlers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Whistlers |
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The Whistlers seen from Jasper
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,470 m (8,100 ft) |
| Prominence | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Parent peak | Indian Peak (2820 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 The Whistlers
Location in Alberta
The Whistlers
Location in Canada
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| Location | Jasper National Park Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Trident Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/16 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Tram, hiking |
The Whistlers is a 2,470-metre (8,100-foot) mountain peak. It is found in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. This park is part of the Canadian Rockies. The town of Jasper is about 7 kilometers away.
The closest taller mountain is Indian Peak. It is about 2.5 kilometers to the southwest. You can ride the Jasper Skytram, Canada's longest tramway, almost to the top. The tram takes you to a lookout at 2,277 meters high. From there, a hiking trail leads you the rest of the way to the very top. On a clear day, you can see many other mountains from The Whistlers' summit. These include Mount Robson, Pyramid Mountain, and Mount Colin.
Mountain History
The name The Whistlers was given to the mountain in 1916. Édouard-Gaston Deville from the Geological Survey of Canada named it. He chose the name because of the whistling sounds made by the hoary marmots living on the mountain. These animals are known for their loud whistles. The mountain's name became official in 1951. This was decided by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Mountain Weather
The Whistlers is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has cold, snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C in winter. With the wind, it can feel even colder, below -30 °C. Water from melting snow and rain on The Whistlers flows into small streams. These streams then join the Athabasca River.
Gallery
Views from the top
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Summit view of the lookout and Pyramid Mountain
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View of Terminal Mountain and Manx Peak
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View of Jasper and the Colin Range
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Walking to the top of The Whistlers
