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Mount Niobe is a 2,021-metre (6,631-foot) summit located in the Tantalus Range, in Tantalus Provincial Park, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 10 km (6 mi) northwest of Squamish, and 7.2 km (4 mi) southeast of Mount Tantalus, which is the highest peak in the Tantalus Range. Its nearest higher peak is Lydia Mountain, 2.03 km (1 mi) to the west-northwest, and Omega Mountain lies 1.1 km (1 mi) to the east.[3] Lake Lovely Water lies below the northern slope of the peak and precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Squamish River. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1910 by E. Kingsford-Smith and G. Warren via the south side. The mountain's name was officially adopted on June 6, 1957, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[2] The mountain was named for Niobe, daughter of Tantalus in Greek mythology, with several peaks in the Tantalus Range being named for family members of Tantalus.[1]

Mount Niobe
Mount Niobe, north aspect
Highest point
Elevation	2,021 m (6,631 ft)[1]
Prominence	471 m (1,545 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Mount Tantalus (2603 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°46′04″N 123°15′56″W[2]
Geography
Mount Niobe Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia Mount Niobe Mount Niobe (Canada) Show map of Canada
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	New Westminster Land District
Protected area	Tantalus Provincial Park
Parent range	Tantalus Range Pacific Coast Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92G14 Cheakamus River[2]
Climbing
First ascent	1910 by E. Kingsford-Smith and G. Warren[1]
Easiest route	Scramble

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Niobe is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[4] 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. This climate supports small glacier remnants on the east and north slopes of Niobe. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Niobe.

Climbing Routes

Established rock climbing routes on Mount Niobe:[1]

• South Side - class 3 First ascent 1910
• Northeast Ridge - class 3 FA 1960
• North Rib - class 3 FA 1963  
• West Side - class 3

See also

• Geography of British Columbia
• Geology of British Columbia
• Mount Pelops

References

External links

• Weather: Mount Niobe

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