Whiting Peak (British Columbia) facts for kids
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 Whiting Peak
Location in British Columbia
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| Elevation | 2,524 m (8,281 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,669 m (5,476 ft) |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Boundary Ranges |
Whiting Peak is a tall mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. Even though it's a significant peak, "Whiting Peak" is not its official name. It stands at about 2,524 meters (or 8,281 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of Canada's many ultra-prominent peaks.
What is an Ultra-Prominent Peak?
An ultra-prominent peak is a mountain that stands out a lot from the land around it. It has a prominence of at least 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet). Prominence is how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to any higher peak. Think of it like this: if you could fill all the valleys around a mountain with water until it's just barely connected to a taller mountain, the height of the mountain above that water level is its prominence. Whiting Peak has a prominence of 1,669 meters, which is why it's considered "ultra-prominent."
Where is Whiting Peak Located?
Whiting Peak is found in the Boundary Ranges of British Columbia, Canada. This area is known for its rugged and beautiful mountains. The peak is part of a group of mountains that have water bodies on either side.
How Did Whiting Peak Get Its Name?
The name "Whiting Peak" comes from its location between two important water features. To the east of this mountain group is Whiting Lake. To the west, the Whiting River flows. Because the mountain is the highest point in the area bordered by these two "Whiting" named waters, it earned the unofficial name "Whiting Peak."
