Decker Mountain
Decker Mountain is often climbed as part of the Spearhead Traverse. The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1954 by a party from the Varsity Outdoor Club of the University of British Columbia. The descriptive name for the mountain refers to its two-decked layer form and flat, deck-like top, while the suffix "er" was used for purposes of euphony. The mountain's name was officially adopted on August 27, 1965, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada as submitted by Dick Culbert, author of Climber's Guide to the Coastal Ranges of British Columbia.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Decker Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America. 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. Winter 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 Decker Mountain.
Climbing routes
Established climbing routes on Decker Mountain:
- East Side
- Southwest Face
- Northwest Face
- Decker Glacier
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "Decker Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Decker Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Decker Mountain, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Decker Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Decker Mountain weather: Mountain Forecast