Rostrum Peak is a 3,284-metre (10,774-foot) mountain summit located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. Rostrum is the highest summit of the Bush Mountain massif. Its nearest higher peak is Christian Peak, 13.5 km (8.4 mi) to the north-northeast.[1] Icefall Peak lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the north-northwest. The peak was named in 1918 for its resemblance to a rostrum, and was officially adopted in 1924 when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[2] [3] The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1936 by W.N.M. Hogg with guide Christian Hasler Jr.[3]

Rostrum Peak
Rostrum Peak
Highest point
Elevation	3,284 m (10,774 ft)[1]
Prominence	704 m (2,310 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Christian Peak (3406  m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	51°49′54″N 117°10′26″W[2]
Geography
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Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Kootenay Land District
Parent range	Park Ranges Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82N14 Rostrum Peak[2]
Geology
Age of rock	Cambrian
Type of rock	sedimentary rock
Climbing
First ascent	1936 W.N.M. Hogg, Christian Hasler Jr
Easiest route	Mountaineering

Geology

Rostrum Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Rostrum Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Valenciennes River.

See also

• List of mountains in the Canadian Rockies
• Geography of British Columbia

References

External links

• Weather: Rostrum Peak