Mount Poland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Poland |
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Mount Poland, east aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,853 m (9,360 ft) |
| Prominence | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Mummery (3331 m) |
| Geography | |
 Mount Poland
Location in British Columbia
Mount Poland
Location in Canada
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/10 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Sedimentary |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1958 |
Mount Poland is a 2,853-meter (9,360-foot) mountain summit located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is situated 40 km (25 mi) north of Golden in the Blaeberry Valley, 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of Mount Mummery. The mountain was named after Canadian Army Private Herbert J. Poland of Golden, BC, who was killed in 1944 World War II action. The mountain's name was officially adopted July 5, 1961, when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1958 by J. Owen, E. Pigou, and guide A. Bitterlich.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Poland is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Blaeberry River and Waitabit Creek, which are both tributaries of the Columbia River.
