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Mont des Poilus is a 3,161-metre (10,371-foot) mountain summit located in Yoho National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Baker, 8.0 km (5.0 mi) to the north.[3] Both are part of the Waputik Mountains.[3]

Mont des Poilus
Mont des Poilus seen from Yoho Valley
Highest point
Elevation	3,161 m (10,371 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	466 m (1,529 ft)[3]
Parent peak	Mount Baker (3180  m)[3]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	51°35′41″N 116°36′24″W[4]
Geography
Mont des Poilus Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia Mont des Poilus Mont des Poilus (Canada) Show map of Canada
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	Kootenay Land District
Protected area	Yoho National Park
Parent range	Waputik Mountains Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82N10 Blaeberry River[4]
Geology
Age of rock	Cambrian
Type of rock	sedimentary rock
Climbing
First ascent	1901 James Outram, Edward Whymper, guided by C. Kaufmann, C. Klucker and J. Pollinger[2]

History

It was named by Arthur Wheeler one week following the armistice which ended World War I to honor the Poilu, the common soldiers of the French Army.[3]

The first ascent of Mont des Poilus was made 1901 by James Outram, Edward Whymper, guided by C. Kaufmann, C. Klucker and J. Pollinger.[3]

The mountain's name became official in 1924 when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4]

Geology

Mont des Poilus is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Cambrian period. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[5] The Glacier des Poilus lies on the east aspect of the peak, and is part of the larger Waputik Icefield.[6]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mont des Poilus is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[7] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from Mont des Poilus drains into the Yoho River and Amiskwi River, both tributaries of the Kicking Horse River.

See also

• Geography of British Columbia

References

External links

• Parks Canada web site: Yoho National Park
• Mont des Poilus weather: Mountain Forecast
• Climbing Mont des Poilus: Explor8ion.com
• BC Geographical Names: Mont des Poilus

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[fr] Mont des Poilus

Le mont des Poilus est une montagne située dans les Rocheuses canadiennes en Colombie-Britannique. Il est localisé dans les monts Waputik et à la limite septentrionale du parc national de Yoho.

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