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'''Mount Munday''' is one of the principal summits of the [[Pacific Ranges]] of the [[Coast Mountains]] in [[British Columbia]], Canada. It is 3,356 m (11,010 ft) in elevation and stands in the [[Waddington Range]] six kilometres southeast of [[Mount Waddington]] 4,019 m (13,186 ft), which is the highest summit in the [[Coast Mountains|Coast Range]].
'''Mount Munday''' is one of the principal summits of the [[Pacific Ranges]] of the [[Coast Mountains]] in [[British Columbia]], Canada. It is {{convert|3356|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} in elevation and stands in the [[Waddington Range]] six kilometres southeast of [[Mount Waddington]] {{convert|4019|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}, which is the highest summit in the [[Coast Mountains]].


The peak was named by pioneering climbers Don and Phyllis Munday who first climbed it explored and charted much of the southern Coast Range, including much of western [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]] near [[Whistler, British Columbia|Whistler]] but also many remote peaks lesser-known than those near the resort. The Mundays were the discoverers of [[Mount Waddington]], formerly dubbed by them Mystery Mountain; they originally spotted it from [[Vancouver Island]] but explored the [[Waddington Range]] in the hope of locating and measuring it, although someone else performed its first ascent.
The peak was named in honour of pioneering climbers [[Don Munday|Don]] and [[Phyllis Munday]] who first climbed it explored and charted much of the southern Coast Mountains, including much of western [[Garibaldi Provincial Park]] near [[Whistler, British Columbia|Whistler]] but also many remote peaks lesser-known than those near the resort. The Mundays were the discoverers of [[Mount Waddington]], formerly dubbed by them Mystery Mountain; they originally spotted it from [[Mount Arrowsmith]] on [[Vancouver Island]] but explored the [[Waddington Range]] in the hope of locating and measuring it, although someone else performed its first ascent.<ref name="NP">{{cite news |last1=O'Connor |first1=Joe |title=The search for B.C.'s Mystery Mountain: Experts said it didn't exist — then Don and Phyllis Munday found it |url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-search-for-b-c-s-mystery-mountain-experts-said-it-didnt-exist-then-don-and-phyllis-munday-found-it |access-date=2 July 2018 |publisher=National Post |date=2 July 2018}}</ref>


==Climate==


Based on the [[Köppen climate classification]], Mount Munday has an [[ice cap climate]].<ref name=Peel>{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}}</ref> Most [[weather front]]s 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&nbsp;°C with wind chill factors &nbsp;below −30&nbsp;°C. This climate supports the Bravo, Splendour and Ice Valley glaciers which cover the slopes of Mount Munday.

==See also==
* [[Baby Munday Peak]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite bcgnis|id=29986|name=Mount Munday}}
* Mount Munday (aerial photo): [https://pbase.com/nolock/image/73105026 PBase]


{{Pacific Ranges}}
*[http://bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=61 Mount Munday on Bivouac.com]


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[[Category:Mountains of British Columbia]]
[[Category:Three-thousanders of British Columbia]]
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[[Category:Pacific Ranges]]
[[Category:Range 2 Coast Land District]]

Latest revision as of 17:46, 13 November 2024

Mount Munday
North aspect
Highest point
Elevation3,356 m (11,010 ft)[1]
Prominence426 m (1,398 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates51°19′43″N 125°12′58″W / 51.32861°N 125.21611°W / 51.32861; -125.21611[1]
Geography
Mount Munday is located in British Columbia
Mount Munday
Mount Munday
Location in British Columbia
Map
Interactive map of Mount Munday
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeWaddington Range
Pacific Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92N6 Mount Waddington
Climbing
First ascent1930 D. Munday & P. Munday[1]
Easiest routerock/ice climb

Mount Munday is one of the principal summits of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. It is 3,356 m (11,010 ft) in elevation and stands in the Waddington Range six kilometres southeast of Mount Waddington 4,019 m (13,186 ft), which is the highest summit in the Coast Mountains.

The peak was named in honour of pioneering climbers Don and Phyllis Munday who first climbed it explored and charted much of the southern Coast Mountains, including much of western Garibaldi Provincial Park near Whistler but also many remote peaks lesser-known than those near the resort. The Mundays were the discoverers of Mount Waddington, formerly dubbed by them Mystery Mountain; they originally spotted it from Mount Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island but explored the Waddington Range in the hope of locating and measuring it, although someone else performed its first ascent.[2]

Climate

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Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Munday has an ice cap climate.[3] 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. This climate supports the Bravo, Splendour and Ice Valley glaciers which cover the slopes of Mount Munday.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Mount Munday". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2005-11-06.
  2. ^ O'Connor, Joe (2 July 2018). "The search for B.C.'s Mystery Mountain: Experts said it didn't exist — then Don and Phyllis Munday found it". National Post. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  3. ^ 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.
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