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Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain is located in British Columbia
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,314 m (7,592 ft)
Prominence 1,019 m (3,343 ft)
Parent peak Mount Callaghan
Geography
Location Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
Parent range Garibaldi Ranges
Topo map NTS 92J/03
Climbing
Easiest route Scramble

Rainbow Mountain is a broad glaciated summit forming the northeastern wall of the Callaghan Valley in the Pacific Ranges of British Columbia, Canada. Located in the middle of the Sea to Sky Country, the mountain is just 9 km (5.6 mi) northwest of the resort town of Whistler, and is a popular destination for hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring.

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