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Ursus Major Mountain
Ursus Major Mountain - Balu Peak.jpg
Ursus Major with Balu Peak, from southeast
Highest point
Elevation 2,705 m (8,875 ft)
Prominence 235 m (771 ft)
Parent peak Ursus Minor Mountain (2749 m)
Geography
Ursus Major Mountain is located in British Columbia
Ursus Major Mountain
Ursus Major Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Ursus Major Mountain is located in Canada
Ursus Major Mountain
Ursus Major Mountain
Location in Canada
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.

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