Mount Davidson is a 2,516-metre (8,255-foot) mountain summit located in the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains, in Garibaldi Provincial Park of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Visible from the Whistler Blackcomb ski area, it is situated 18 km (11 mi) south of Whistler, and its nearest higher peak is Castle Towers Mountain, 3 km (2 mi) to the west.[3] The Cheakamus Glacier lies between these two summits, and precipitation runoff from the peak and meltwater from the glacier drains into tributaries of the Cheakamus River. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1929 by Neal M. Carter and Emmy Milledge.[4] The mountain is named after Professor John Davidson (1878 – 1970), who contributed a large amount of botanical knowledge about Garibaldi Park.[4] The mountain's name was officially adopted on September 2, 1930, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[2]

Mount Davidson
Mount Davidson seen from Whistler Blackcomb
Highest point
Elevation	2,516 m (8,255 ft)[1]
Prominence	236 m (774 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Castle Towers Mountain (2676 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°56′52″N 122°54′15″W[2]
Geography
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Location	Garibaldi Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada
District	New Westminster Land District
Parent range	Garibaldi Ranges Coast Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92G15 Mamquam Mountain[2]
Climbing
First ascent	1925 by N. Carter, E. Milledge[1]
Easiest route	class 4 via Southwest Ridge[1]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Davidson is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[5] 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 Mount Davidson.

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  Mount Davidson in spring
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  Mount Davidson from Singing Pass area

See also

• Geography of British Columbia
• Geology of British Columbia

References

External links

• Media related to Mount Davidson (British Columbia) at Wikimedia Commons
• Weather: Mountain Forecast