Mount Weart facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Weart
Mount Weart, south summit featured, the highest of the three peaks
Highest point
Elevation	2,835 m (9,301 ft)
Prominence	365 m (1,198 ft)
Parent peak	Wedge Mountain (2895 m)
Geography
Mount Weart Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia Mount Weart Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Location	Garibaldi Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Garibaldi Ranges Coast Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92J2
Climbing
First ascent	1932 by B. Cook, P. Tait
Easiest route	Scrambling via southeast ridge

Mount Weart is a 2,835-metre (9,301-foot) triple-summit mountain located in the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains, in northwestern Garibaldi Provincial Park of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 14 km (9 mi) northeast of Whistler, and its nearest higher peak is Wedge Mountain, 3.7 km (2 mi) to the south, which is the only peak within the park higher than Weart. The Armchair Glacier rests below the west aspect of the summit, and the massive Weart Glacier spans the northern and eastern aspects of the mountain. Precipitation runoff from the peak and meltwater from the glaciers drains into Wedgemount Lake and tributaries of the Lillooet River.

History

Originally known by the mountaineering community as Armchair Mountain or The Armchair, the Garibaldi Park Board submitted the name "Mount Weart" in 1928, after their board's chairman at the time, John Walter Weart (1861-1941). The mountain's name was officially adopted on September 2, 1930, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1932 by B. Cook and P. Tait.

Climate

Mt. Weart from Whistler Mountain

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Weart is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Weart.

Climbing Routes

Southeast Ridge of Weart, with "The Owls" to right

Established rock climbing routes on Mount Weart:

• Southeast Ridge - class 2
• Southwest Ridge - class 3  
• Northwest Ridge - class 4
• North Face - steep ice