Youngs Peak (Canada) facts for kids
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Youngs Peak from Rogers Pass
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,815 m (9,236 ft) |
| Prominence | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Fox (3196 m) |
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 Youngs Peak
Location in British Columbia
Youngs Peak
Location in Canada
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| Location | Glacier National Park British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/3 |
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| First ascent | 1898, Charles Ernest Fay, Redt F. Curtis |
| Easiest route | YDS 4 Scrambling |
Youngs Peak is a tall mountain in Glacier National Park, Canada. It stands about 2,815 meters (9,236 feet) high. This mountain is part of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia.
Youngs Peak is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south of Rogers Pass. It is also about 58 kilometers (36 miles) northeast of Revelstoke. The town of Golden is about 36 kilometers (22 miles) to its west.
The first people to climb Youngs Peak were Charles Ernest Fay and Redt F. Curtis in 1898. The mountain got its official name on February 8, 1977. It is named after Mrs. Julia M. Young, who was in charge of the Glacier House hotel from 1899 to 1920.
What is the Weather Like at Youngs Peak?
Youngs Peak has a subarctic climate. This means it has very cold and snowy winters. The summers are usually mild. Temperatures can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F). With wind chill, it can feel even colder, sometimes below -30 °C (-22 °F).
This cold climate helps keep two glaciers on the mountain. The Asulkan Glacier is on the northwest side. The Geikie Glacier is on the east side. Water from rain and melting ice flows from the mountain. It goes into the Illecillewaet River to the north. To the south, it flows into the Incomappleux River.
The best time to visit or climb Youngs Peak is from July to September. The weather is usually nicer and clearer then.
