Whitehorn Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whitehorn Mountain |
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Whitehorn Mountain seen beyond Chateau Lake Louise
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) |
| Prominence | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Richardson |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
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 Whitehorn Mountain
Location in Alberta
Whitehorn Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Slate Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
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| First ascent | 1884 A.P. Coleman |
Whitehorn Mountain is located in the Slate Range of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada.
Geology
Like other mountains in Banff Park, Whitehorn is composed of sedimentary rock laid down from the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Whitehorn is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C.
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