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Mamquam Mountain is a mountain in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, located 6 km (3.7 mi) southeast of Eanastick Meadows and 22 km (14 mi) east of Brackendale. It represents the highest summit of the Mamquam Icefield and lies at the southern end of Garibaldi Provincial Park. Mamquam Mountain was named on September 2, 1930 in association with the Mamquam River.[2]

Mamquam Mountain
Mamquam Mountain
Highest point
Elevation	2,588 m (8,491 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,138 m (3,734 ft)[1]
Coordinates	49°46′31″N 122°51′04″W[2]
Geography
Mamquam Mountain British Columbia, Canada Show map of British Columbia Mamquam Mountain Mamquam Mountain (Canada) Show map of Canada
District	New Westminster Land District
Parent range	Pacific Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92G15 Mamquam Mountain
Climbing
First ascent	1911 B. Gray, C. Chapman, H. Korten, F. Perry, F. Smith[1]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mamquam Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[3] 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 Mamquam Mountain.

See also

• List of mountains of Canada
• Geography of British Columbia
• Geology of British Columbia

References

External links

• Weather: Mamquam Mountain
• Mamquam Mountain Mapping and Article on Garibaldi Park 2020 Retrieved 2016.12.29

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