Truce Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Truce Mountain |
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Truce Mountain, northeast aspect with Cauldron Glacier
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,262 m (10,702 ft) |
| Prominence | 977 m (3,205 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Hamill (3274 m) |
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 Truce Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Truce Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Purcell Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82K/7 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1916 |
Truce Mountain is a tall mountain in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. It stands about 3,262 meters (10,702 feet) high. This mountain is covered in glaciers, which are like huge, slow-moving rivers of ice.
Truce Mountain is located about 46 kilometers (29 miles) north of a town called Kaslo. It sits right on the edge of the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Park and Protected Area. The closest taller mountain is Mount Hamill, which is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) away. Other mountains nearby include Mount Macbeth and Archduke Mountain.
The first time people successfully climbed to the top of Truce Mountain was on August 9, 1916. A group of climbers, including Conrad Kain, made this amazing journey. The mountain officially got its name, Truce Mountain, on June 9, 1960. This name was approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
What is the Climate Like?
Truce Mountain has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild, not too hot. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F) in winter. With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
The snow and ice that melt from the mountain and its glaciers flow into streams. These streams then join the Duncan River.
