Talchako Mountain is one of the principal summits of the Pacific Ranges subdivision of the Coast Mountains in southern British Columbia. It stands west of the Talchako River, and north of the Monarch Icefield.[3] The mountain is situated 5.5 km (3.4 mi) south of Horribilis Peak, and 33 km (20 mi) south of Stuie.

Talchako Mountain
Talchako Mountain from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation	3,037 m (9,964 ft)[1][2]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	52°05′31″N 126°00′57″W[1]
Geography
Talchako Mountain Range 3 Coast Land District British Columbia, Canada Show map of British Columbia Talchako Mountain Talchako Mountain (Canada) Show map of Canada
District	Range 3 Coast Land District
Parent range	Pacific Ranges ← Coast Mountains
Topo map	NTS 93D1 Jacobsen Glacier
Climbing
First ascent	1961 by G. Whitemore, J. Wilson, R. Houston
Easiest route	rock scramble

The north face is composed of steep rock and snow with a glacier and the south portion of the mountain is composed of rock gullies and snow. The east face has an impressive relief of 1000 or more meters of technical terrain.[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Talchako Mountain is located in the marine west coast 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. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

See also

• Geography of British Columbia

References