Yellowhead Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named for Pierre Bostonais aka Tête Jaune.[1][2] The mountain has four officially named summits: Bingley Peak, Leather Peak, Lucerne Peak, and Tête Roche.

Yellowhead Mountain
Yellowhead Mountain from Yellowhead Lake
Highest point
Elevation	2,458 m (8,064 ft)[1]
Prominence	343 m (1,125 ft)
Coordinates	52°52′54″N 118°37′24″W
Geography
Yellowhead Mountain Location on Alberta/B.C. boundary Show map of Alberta Yellowhead Mountain Yellowhead Mountain (Canada) Show map of Canada
Country	Canada
Provinces	Alberta and British Columbia
Parent range	Victoria Cross Ranges
Topo map	NTS 83D15 Lucerne

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Yellowhead Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[3] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, July through September are the best months to climb.

See also

• List of peaks on the Alberta–British Columbia border
• List of mountains of Alberta
• Mountains of British Columbia

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