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Kananaskis Range
The Kananaskis Range is a mountain range west of the Kananaskis River in the Canadian Rockies. Many of the peaks are named after ships and people involved in the Battle of Jutland The Battle of Jutland (german: Skagerrakschlacht, the Battle of the Skagerrak) was a naval battle fought between Britain's Royal Navy Grand Fleet, under Admiral John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, Sir John Jellicoe, and the Imperial German Navy .... Mount Bogart is named after D.B. Dowling. Bogart was his mother's maiden name and his middle name. D.B. Dowling surveyed the area in the early 1900s for the Geographical Society of Canada. Tower was named after Francis George Towers an early homesteader of the region. Mt McDougal another early homesteader Archie McDougal of Carstairs. Mts. Evans Thomas named after Thomas Oldham Evans an early homesteader. Peaks of this range include: References Ranges of the Canadian Rockies Mountain ranges of Alberta {{AlbertaRockies-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching , is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Chester
Mount Chester is a mountain located in the Smith-Dorrien Creek Valley of Kananaskis in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1917 after HMS ''Chester'', which was severely damaged in the Battle of Jutland. Chester Lake is located in a small valley just northwest of the base of the mountain. Geology Mount Chester is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Chester is located in a subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of an ocean, ge ... with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Lorette (Alberta)
Mount Lorette is a summit centrally located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Lorette's nearest higher peak is Skogan Peak, to the north-northwest. Mount Lorette is a landmark that can be seen from Highway 40 north of the Kananaskis Village area. __NOTOC__ History It was named in 1922 for Lorette Spur, a ridge to the north of Vimy Ridge which was the scene of very heavy fighting during World War I. Capturing Lorette Spur marked a significant battle in French military history. The first ascent of the peak was made in 1952 by R.C. Hind, B. Richardson, L. Keeling, J. Manry, J. Dodds, and C. McAllister. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1953 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. Geology Mount Lorette is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. Climate Based on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kent (Canada)
Mount Kent is a mountain on East Falkland, Falkland Islands, and is high. It is located north of Mount Challenger. History The mountain saw action during the Falklands War during the Assault on Mount Kent, part of the larger Battle of Mount Harriet. Some of the location is still mined. The mountain's top is occupied by the RRH Mount Kent (Remote Radar Head Mount Kent) of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), ''Think Defence'' Website, 2017 part of an early warning and airspace control network including also and |
Mount Lawson (Alberta)
Mount Lawson is a mountain located in the Kananaskis Range of Alberta. It was named in 1922 by Walter Wilcox and H.G. Bryant after Major W.E. Lawson, an employee with the Geological Survey of Canada The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC; french: Commission géologique du Canada (CGC)) is a Canadian federal government agency responsible for performing geological surveys of the country, developing Canada's natural resources and protecting the en ... who was killed in France during World War I. References Two-thousanders of Alberta Alberta's Rockies {{AlbertaRockies-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Buller (Alberta)
Mount Buller was named in 1922 after Lieutenant Colonel H.C. Buller DSO, a casualty of World War I. It is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta. __NOTOC__ Geology Buller is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Buller is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below with wind chill factors below . Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into Spray Lakes Reservoir. See also * Geography of Alberta Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. Located in Western Canada, the province has an area of and is bounded to the south by the United States state of Montana along 49° north for ; to the east at 110° west by t ... * References Buller Alberta's R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Kidd
Mount Kidd is a double-summit massif centrally located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Kidd is situated within Spray Valley Provincial Park, and its nearest higher neighbor is Mount Sparrowhawk, to the northwest. Mount Kidd is a landmark that can be seen from Alberta Highway 40, Highway 40 in the Kananaskis Village area, and from the Kananaskis Country Golf Course which lies at the eastern base of the mountain. History In 1907, Dr. Donaldson Mount Bogart, Bogart Dowling, an engineer with the Geological Survey of Canada, named the mountain for John Alfred (Fred) Kidd, who was a resident of nearby Morley, Alberta, Morley, Alberta. From 1902 to 1907, Kidd ran the Morley general store and outfitted expeditions and geological survey crews such as Dowling's with supplies. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1947 by R. C. Hind and J. F. Tarrant. The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1953 by the Geographical Names Board ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Engadine
Mount Engadine is a mountain summit located in the Spray River Valley of Kananaskis Country, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It was named in 1917 after HMS ''Engadine'', a seaplane tender of the Royal Navy present at the Battle of Jutland during World War I. The mountain is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta. Geology The mountain is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods and was later pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Engadine 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. In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Smuts Creek and Buller Creek, which empty into Spray Lakes Reservoir. See also * Geology of the Rocky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Inflexible
Mount Inflexible is a mountain in the Kananaskis Range of Alberta, Canada. It was named in 1922 after , a battlecruiser of the Royal Navy serving during the First World War. Geology Mount Inflexible is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Inflexible is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Winter temperatures can drop below with wind chill factors below . See also * Geography of Alberta Alberta is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. Located in Western Canada, the province has an area of and is bounded to the south by the United States state of Montana along 49° north for ; to the east at 110° west by ... References Three-thousanders of Alberta Alberta's Rockies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gusty Peak
Gusty Peak was named by Glen Boles in 1972 after making the first ascent, having completed it during extremely windy weather. It is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gusty Peak is located in a subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of an ocean, ge ... with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 C with wind chill factors below −30 C. References External links * Gusty Peak weather siteMountain Forecast Three-thousanders of Alberta Alberta's Rockies {{AlbertaRockies-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fortress (Alberta)
The Fortress () is a mountain located SE of Gusty Peak in the Kananaskis River Valley of Kananaskis Park of the Canadian Rockies. When viewed from Highway 40, the north face presents a fortress like appearance. The Fortress should not be confused with nearby Fortress Mountain. The mountain was originally named Tower Mountain but was changed in 1957 to its current name so as not to be confused with Tower Mountain. __NOTOC__ Climbing routes The southwestern slopes can be scrambled from either the Chester Lake side or Headwall Lakes side. Both routes join at the Chester-Fortress col. From the col, a steep path ascends the remaining to the summit. Only the final section of the summit block requires any real hands on scrambling. The Headwall Lakes approach takes longer but the scree slopes leading to the col are not as loose as the Chester Lake side, which serves as a better descent route. Climate Based on the Köppen climate classification, The Fortress is located in a subar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount James Walker
Mount James Walker is a mountain summit located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount James Walker is situated within Spray Valley Provincial Park, and its nearest higher peak is Mount Galatea, to the northwest. History The mountain was named in 1959 after Colonel James Walker (1846-1936), who was a Mountie, soldier, businessman, and postmaster of the Kananaskis Post Office. He was named Calgary's "Citizen of the Century" during the city's centennial year in 1975. The mountain's name became official in 1977 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada. Geology Mount James Walker is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. The Lewis Overthrust extends over 450 km from Mount James Walker south to Steamboat Mountain, located west of Great Falls, Montana. Nearby Mount Kidd ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
