Mount Weart

Mount Weart is a 2,835-metre (9,301-foot) triple-summit mountain located in the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains, in northwestern Garibaldi Provincial Park of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 14 km (9 mi) northeast of Whistler, and its nearest higher peak is Wedge Mountain, 3.7 km (2 mi) to the south, which is the only peak within the park higher than Weart.[2] The Armchair Glacier rests below the west aspect of the summit, and the massive Weart Glacier spans the northern and eastern aspects of the mountain. Precipitation runoff from the peak and meltwater from the glaciers drains into Wedgemount Lake and tributaries of the Lillooet River.

Mount Weart
Mount Weart, south summit featured, the highest of the three peaks
Highest point
Elevation2,835 m (9,301 ft) [1]
Prominence365 m (1,198 ft) [1]
Parent peakWedge Mountain (2895 m)[1]
Coordinates50°09′59″N 122°47′13″W [1]
Geography
Mount Weart
Location in British Columbia
Mount Weart
Mount Weart (Canada)
LocationGaribaldi Provincial Park
British Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeGaribaldi Ranges
Coast Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92J2
Climbing
First ascent1932 by B. Cook, P. Tait
Easiest routeScrambling via southeast ridge

History

Originally known by the mountaineering community as Armchair Mountain or The Armchair, the Garibaldi Park Board submitted the name "Mount Weart" in 1928, after their board's chairman at the time, John Walter Weart (1861-1941).[3] The mountain's name was officially adopted on September 2, 1930, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4] The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1932 by B. Cook and P. Tait.[1]

Climate
Mt. Weart from Whistler Mountain

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Weart 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. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Weart.

Climbing Routes
Southeast Ridge of Weart, with "The Owls" to right

Established rock climbing routes on Mount Weart:[1]

References
  1. "Mount Weart". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  2. "Mount Weart, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  3. "Mount Weart". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  4. "Mount Weart". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-11-12.
  5. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.

See also
Mount Weart from Highway 99
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