| Elevation | 3411 m |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 111 m |
| Range | Purcell Mountains |
| Parent peak | Jumbo Mountain (3437 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Kootenay Land District |
| Coordinates | 50°24′04″N 116°34′29″W |
| Topo | NTS [1] |
| First ascent | 1915 |
Karnak Mountain is a 3,411-metre (11,191-foot) mountain summit located 42 km (26 mi) west-southwest of Invermere in the Purcell Mountains of southeast British Columbia, Canada.[2] The nearest higher peak is Jumbo Mountain, 0.79 km (0.49 mi) to the east-northeast, and The Lieutenants is set 2 km (1.2 mi) to the northwest.[3] Karnak and Jumbo form a double summit massif which is the second-highest mountain in the Purcells.[3]
History
The first ascent of Karnak Mountain was made August 14, 1915, by A.H. & E.L. MacCarthy, Dr. and Mrs. Winthrop Stone, and Conrad Kain via the southwest slopes.[4] The peak was named in 1910 by Stone and MacCarthy after Karnak, the Egyptian Temple Complex.[4] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted June 9, 1960, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Karnak Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Jumbo Creek which is a tributary of the Columbia River.
Climbing Routes
Established climbing routes on Karnak Mountain:[4]
- Southwest Slopes - First ascent 1915
- Northeast Face - First ascent 1960
- West Face - First ascent 1975
See also
References
- ^ JAFPI. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ 3039. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ 27286. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
- ^ 2615. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
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External links
- Weather: Karnak Mountain