Midgard Peak
| Midgard Peak | |
|---|---|
 Midgard Peak, north aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,807 m (9,209 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 137 m (449 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Asgard Peak (2,825 m)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°46′40″N 117°39′54″W / 49.77778°N 117.66500°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Midgard Peak Location of Midgard Peak in British Columbia  Midgard Peak Midgard Peak (Canada) | |
| Location | Valhalla Provincial Park British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Kootenay Land District |
| Parent range | Valhalla Ranges[2] Selkirk Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 82F13 Burton |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | Granitic |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling class 3 |
Midgard Peak is a 2,807-metre (9,209-foot) mountain summit located in the Valhalla Ranges of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Midgard Peak is the third-highest point in the Valhalla Ranges, with the highest being Gladsheim Peak, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) to the east-northeast.[2] The nearest higher neighbor is Asgard Peak, 0.9 km (0.56 mi) to the northeast. It is situated on the southern border of Valhalla Provincial Park, 1.1 km (0.68 mi) northwest of Gimli Peak, and 14 km (8.7 mi) west of Slocan and Slocan Lake.
Etymology
The name "Valhalla Mountains" first appeared in George Mercer Dawson's Geological Survey of Canada map published in 1890. Dawson applied names derived from Scandinavian mythology to several of the mountain ranges and peaks in Southern Kootenay.[3] In keeping with the Valhalla theme, this peak's name was submitted February 1970 by Robert Dean of the Kootenay Mountaineering Club for consideration, and the toponym was officially adopted March 3, 1971, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4][5] According to Norse mythology, Midgard is the home of earth dwellers.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Midgard Peak has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[6] Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Slocan River.
Climbing Routes
Established climbing routes on Midgard Peak:[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Midgard Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ a b c "Midgard Peak, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- ^ "Valhalla Ranges". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "Midgard Peak". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-12-13.
- ^ "Midgard Peak". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Valhalla Range Summitpost.org
External links
- Weather forecast: Midgard Peak
- Flickr photo: Midgard seen from Asgard
- Valhalla Range photo Midgard to right
