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Mount Waddington
Photo by Brian E. Holmes
| Elevation (feet): | 13177 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 4016 |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | Canada |
| Range/Region: | Pacific Ranges |
| SubRange: | British Columbia Coast Ranges |
| State: | British Columbia |
| Latitude: | 51.3667 |
| Longitude: | -125.233 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | July, August |
| Year first climbed: | 1936 |
| First successful climber(s): | Fritz Wiessner, William House |
| Convenient Center: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Nearest major airport: | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Description
Mount Waddington is the highest mountain in the Coast Range of British Columbia. It is an immense snowy massif, whose valleys are filled with glaciers that stretch for miles. Many steep faces rise up to 5,000 feet. The mountain's structure has inspired comparisons to the Mont Blanc massif. Mount Waddington is a remote mountain requiring a lengthy approach, typically from sea. Boats are usually hired in Vancouver for the long seaward approach through the Strait of Georgia and Knight Inlet, although shorter journeys are possible by hiring a boat from any of the small coastal harbors of Vancouver Island.
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