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Mount Olds is a 2,542-metre (8,340-foot) mountain summit located in the Cayoosh Range of the Lillooet Ranges, in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 17 km (11 mi) northeast of Pemberton, 2 km (1 mi) south-southeast of Mount Gardiner, and 1 km (1 mi) east of Mount Oleg, which is its nearest higher peak.[3] The mountain's name was officially adopted on June 21, 19796, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4] Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Fraser River.

Mount Olds
Mount Olds, north aspect
Highest point
Elevation	2,542 m (8,340 ft)[1]
Prominence	120 m (390 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Mount Oleg (2587 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	50°24′32″N 122°36′50″W[2]
Geography
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Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Lillooet Land District
Parent range	Cayoosh Range Lillooet Ranges Coast Mountains
Topo map	NTS 92J7 Pemberton
Climbing
First ascent	1962 by R. Gilbert[1]
Easiest route	Scramble[1]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Olds is located in a subarctic 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. This climate supports the Place Glacier on the north slope of Mount Olds. 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 Olds.

See also

• Geography of British Columbia
• Geology of British Columbia

References

External links

• Weather forecast: Mount Olds

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