Yellowhead Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Yellowhead Mountain |
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Yellowhead Mountain from Yellowhead Lake
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,458 m (8,064 ft) |
| Prominence | 343 m (1,125 ft) |
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 Yellowhead Mountain
Location in Alberta
Yellowhead Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Country | Canada |
| Parent range | Victoria Cross Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/15 |
Yellowhead Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named for Pierre Bostonais aka Tête Jaune. The mountain has four officially named summits: Bingley Peak, Leather Peak, Lucerne Peak, and Tête Roche.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Yellowhead Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, July through September are the best months to climb.
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