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Yellowhead Mountain
Yellowhead Lake.jpg
Yellowhead Mountain from Yellowhead Lake
Highest point
Elevation 2,458 m (8,064 ft)
Prominence 343 m (1,125 ft)
Geography
Yellowhead Mountain is located in Alberta
Yellowhead Mountain
Yellowhead Mountain
Location in Alberta
Yellowhead Mountain is located in Canada
Yellowhead Mountain
Yellowhead Mountain
Location in Canada
Country Canada
Parent range Victoria Cross Ranges
Topo map NTS 83D/15

Yellowhead Mountain is a cool mountain found right on the border between two Canadian provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. It's a pretty tall peak, standing at 2,458 meters (about 8,064 feet) high! This mountain got its interesting name from a famous fur trader.

Who Was Yellowhead?

The mountain is named after a man known as Pierre Bostonais. His nickname, "Tête Jaune," means "Yellow Head" in French. He was a guide and fur trader in the early 1800s. He helped explorers and traders find their way through the mountains. The mountain, and even a nearby pass, were named in his honor.

Mountain Peaks

Yellowhead Mountain isn't just one single peak! It actually has four different parts that are officially named. Think of it like a mountain range in miniature. These four summits are:

  • Bingley Peak
  • Leather Peak
  • Lucerne Peak
  • Tête Roche

Each of these peaks adds to the grand look of Yellowhead Mountain.

Mountain Weather

The weather at Yellowhead Mountain can be quite extreme! It's located in what scientists call a subarctic climate zone. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. Temperatures can often drop below -20 degrees Celsius (that's -4 degrees Fahrenheit). When the wind blows, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit)!

However, the summers are usually mild and pleasant. If you're thinking about visiting or climbing, the best time to go is during the warmer months. July, August, and September offer the most favorable weather for outdoor activities.

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