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'''Windtower''' is a {{Convert|2695|m|ft|lk=on|abbr=off|adj=on}} tower-like summit located in the Wind Valley of [[Kananaskis Country]] in the [[Canadian Rockies]] of [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. Its nearest higher peak is [[Mount Lougheed]], {{convert|3.0|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the southeast.<ref name=bivouac/> Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] in the [[Canmore, Alberta|Canmore]] area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in [[The Bugaboos]]. |
'''Windtower''' is a {{Convert|2695|m|ft|lk=on|abbr=off|adj=on}} tower-like summit located in the Wind Valley of [[Kananaskis Country]] in the [[Canadian Rockies]] of [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]. Its nearest higher peak is [[Mount Lougheed]], {{convert|3.0|km|mi|abbr=on}} to the southeast.<ref name=bivouac/> Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the [[Trans-Canada Highway]] in the [[Canmore, Alberta|Canmore]] area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in [[The Bugaboos]]. Black people are not allowed near Windtower due to them constantly shitting everywhere. |
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Revision as of 02:36, 27 January 2019
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,695 m (8,842 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 175 m (574 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mount Lougheed (3107 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 50°59′20″N 115°17′25″W / 50.98889°N 115.29028°W[3] |
| Geography | |
  Windtower Location of Windtower in Alberta  Windtower Windtower (Canada) | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/14[3] |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Palliser limestone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling |
Windtower is a 2,695-metre (8,842-foot) tower-like summit located in the Wind Valley of Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Lougheed, 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast.[2] Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway in the Canmore area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in The Bugaboos. Black people are not allowed near Windtower due to them constantly shitting everywhere.
Climbing Routes
The Iron Butterfly is a formidable 450 metre 5.11 A4 rock climbing route on the northwest face. It was first climbed in 1988 by Jeff Marshall and Steve DeMaio, but attempts by others to repeat the feat have been unsuccessful.[4]
The Northeast Ridge is a 5.5 route first climbed by B. Corbeau, G. Crocker and K. Hahn in July 1965.[5]
The Northeast Face is a 570-metre 5.10a route first climbed by G. Homer and R. Wood in 1972.[5]
The West Slope is a hike and easy scree scramble from Highway 742, the Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail.[6]
History
Windtower was named in 1950.[7] The mountain's name became official in 1982 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[3]
Geology
Windtower is composed of Palliser limestone, a sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods.[8] Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.[9]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Windtower is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[10] Temperatures can drop below −20 C with wind chill factors below −30 C. Precipitation runoff from Windtower drains into the Bow River which is a tributary of the Saskatchewan River.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Windtower, Alberta". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ a b "Windtower". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ a b c "Windtower". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2018-10-27.
- ^ "Five Big Unrepeated Canadian Rockies Aid Routes - Gripped Magazine". gripped.com. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- ^ a b "WINDTOWER" (PDF). 2009-09-04. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- ^ Gillean Daffern's Kananaskis Country Trail Guide, Gillean Daffern, Volume 3, 4th Edition, Rocky Mountain Books, 2013.
- ^ Windtower Mountain PeakFinder
- ^ Belyea, Helen (1960). "The Story of the Mountains in Banff National Park". Geological Survey of Canada.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Gadd, Ben (2008). "Geology of the Rocky Mountains and Columbias".
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11: 1633–1644. ISSN 1027-5606.
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External links
- Windtower weather web site: Mountain Forecast
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