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Knight Peak
Knight Peak is a 2,235-meter-elevation (7,333-foot) mountain summit located in the Cheam Range of British Columbia, Canada. Description Knight Peak is situated east of Chilliwack and south of the southern tip of Wahleach Lake. Knight Peak is more notable for its steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation. Topographic relief is significant as the south aspect rises over above Airplane Creek in , and the north aspect rises in . Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains south to the Chilliwack River via Airplane and Foley creeks, and north to the Fraser River via Wahleach Lake and Wahleach Creek. The nearest higher neighbor is Baby Munday Peak, to the east. History The first ascent of the summit was made in September 1892 by Ebe B. Knight and David Walker. Don Serl and Bruce Kay first climbed the northwest face in April 1987. The peak was likely named after Ebe R. Knight who made the first ascent and was a leading spirit in various ascents in this a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baby Munday Peak
Baby Munday Peak is a 2,250-meter-elevation (7,382-foot) mountain summit located in the Cheam Range of British Columbia, Canada. Description Baby Munday Peak is a sharp summit set east of Chilliwack and south of the southern tip of Wahleach Lake. Baby Munday Peak is more notable for its steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises above Airplane Creek in . Precipitation runoff from this mountain drains south to the Chilliwack River via Airplane and Foley creeks, and north to the Fraser River via Wahleach Lake and Wahleach Creek. The nearest higher neighbor is "The Still", to the southeast. Climbing history The first ascent of the summit was made July 23, 1933, by Bill Dobson and Bill Henderson. Jack Bryan and Jim Craig were first to climb the north face in 1961. The first winter ascent was made by Jack Bryceland and party in 1978. Etymology The peak was named in 1923 by Arthur S. Williamson, superinte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |