Redtop Mountain is a 3,156-metre (10,354-foot) mountain summit located in the Purcell Mountains of British Columbia, Canada.[3] It is situated 44 km (27 mi) southwest of Invermere, and 49 km (30 mi) north-northeast of Kaslo, on the northern boundary of Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Park and Protected Area. Nearby peaks include Truce Mountain, 10 km (6.2 mi) to the west, Mount Earl Grey, 1.5 km (0.93 mi) to the northeast, and Jumbo Mountain, 10 km (6.2 mi) to the north. The first ascent of Redtop Mountain was made August 11, 1916, by Albert H. MacCarthy, Elizabeth MacCarthy, and Conrad Kain.[1] Albert MacCarthy would go on to lead the 1925 first ascent of Mount Logan, Canada's highest mountain. The mountain's name was officially adopted June 9, 1960, when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.

Redtop Mountain
Redtop Mountain, north aspect
Highest point
Elevation	3,156 m (10,354 ft)[1]
Prominence	653 m (2,142 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Truce Mountain (3262 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	50°19′10″N 116°32′32″W[2]
Geography
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Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Kootenay Land District
Parent range	Purcell Mountains
Topo map	NTS 82K7 Duncan Lake
Climbing
First ascent	1916

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Redtop Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[4] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors  below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains southwest into Hamill Creek, a  tributary of the Duncan River, whereas most drains into tributaries of Toby Creek, which is a tributary of the Columbia River.

See also

• Geography of British Columbia

References

External links

• Weather: Redtop Mountain
• Redtop Mountain aerial photo: PBase