Pelion Mountain
Climate
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Based on the Köppen climate classification, Pelion 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. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. July through September offer the best months to catch favorable weather for climbing Pelion.
Climbing Routes
Established climbing routes on Pelion Mountain:
- Southwest Ridge - class 3 First Ascent 1944
- Northwest Ridge - class 3 FA 1968
- Northeast Ridge - class 3 FA 1969
- North Face - class 3
Approaches may be made via Sigurd Creek Trail or Pokosha Creek.
See also
References
- ^ "Pelion Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "Pelion Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ "Pelion Mountain, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
- ^ 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.