Ursus Major Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ursus Major Mountain |
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Ursus Major with Balu Peak, from southeast
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,705 m (8,875 ft) |
| Prominence | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Parent peak | Ursus Minor Mountain (2749 m) |
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 Ursus Major Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Ursus Major Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Hermit Range Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/5 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1902, Dominion Topographic Survey party |
Ursus Major Mountain is a big mountain in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It stands tall at about 2,705-metre (8,875-foot) (that's over 8,800 feet!). This mountain is part of the Hermit Range within the Selkirk Mountains. It is located about 5.5 km (3.4 mi) west of Rogers Pass.
The name "Ursus Major" means "Great Bear." It was given this name in 1906 because it is close to Bear Creek (now called Connaught Creek). Also, many other places nearby have bear-themed names, like Ursus Minor Mountain, Grizzly Mountain, and Balu Pass. The highest point on the mountain's east side is sometimes called Balu Peak. The first people to climb Ursus Major Mountain reached the top on August 5, 1902.
Mountain Weather
Ursus Major Mountain is in a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold, snowy winters. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (which is -4 °F). With the wind, it can feel even colder, sometimes below −30 °C (-22 °F). Summers are usually mild.
Water from the mountain, including melted snow and ice from small glaciers, flows into nearby rivers. These rivers include the Illecillewaet River and the Beaver River.
