Mount Unwin is a 3,268-metre (10,722-foot) mountain summit located on the west side of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, in the Queen Elizabeth Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.[1] Its nearest higher peak is Mount Brazeau, 13.0 km (8.1 mi) to the east-southeast.[3]

Mount Unwin
Mount Unwin seen from Maligne Lake
Highest point
Elevation	3,268 m (10,722 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	818 m (2,684 ft)[3]
Parent peak	Mount Brazeau (3470 m)
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	52°36′39″N 117°31′42″W[4]
Geography
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Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Protected area	Jasper National Park
Parent range	Queen Elizabeth Ranges Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 83C12 Athabasca Falls[4]
Climbing
First ascent	1908 Sidney Unwin[1][3]
Easiest route	North Glacier II

History

The peak was named in 1908 by Mary Schäffer for her guide and companion, Sidney Unwin, who had climbed the peak in an effort to locate the elusive Maligne Lake which she was trying to find.[5][3] Mary named many of the mountains around the lake, including Mount Charlton, Maligne Mountain, and Mount Warren.

The mountain's name was made official in 1947 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Unwin is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[6] Temperatures can drop below −20 degrees Celsius (−4 degrees Fahrenheit) with wind chill factors below −30 °C (−22 °F). Precipitation runoff from Mount Unwin drains down the Maligne River, which is a tributary of the Athabasca River.

References

External links

• Parks Canada web site: Jasper National Park
• Sidney Unwin info: Archives Alberta

Gallery

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  Mount Unwin
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  Maligne Lake with Mount Charlton and Mount Unwin to the right

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