In-SHUCK-ch Mountain

In-SHUCK-ch Mountain is a 2,386-metre (7,828-foot) summit in British Columbia, Canada.

In-SHUCK-ch Mountain
North aspect, from Mt. Taylor
Highest point
Elevation	2,386 m (7,828 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	486 m (1,594 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Wedge Mountain[2]
Isolation	8.27 km (5.14 mi)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	50°06′59″N 122°35′37″W[3]
Geography
In-SHUCK-ch Mountain Location in British Columbia Show map of British Columbia In-SHUCK-ch Mountain Location in Canada Show map of Canada
Interactive map of In-SHUCK-ch Mountain
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	New Westminster Land District[4]
Protected area	Garibaldi Provincial Park
Parent range	Coast Mountains[1]
Topo map	NTS 92J2 Whistler
Climbing
First ascent	1967 John Clarke[5]

Description

In-SHUCK-ch Mountain is located 26 kilometres (16 mi) east of Whistler in Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Coast Mountains.^[1][4] Precipitation runoff and glacial meltwater from this mountain drains into tributaries of the Lillooet River. In-SHUCK-ch Mountain is more notable for its steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation as topographic relief is significant with the summit rising 2,186 metres (7,172 ft) above Little Lillooet Lake in four kilometres (2.5 mi).

History

The mountain was officially named Gunsight Peak in 1978, but officially changed on August 13, 1992, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.^[3] The name of the mountain is pronounced In-SHUCK-ch, meaning "split like a crutch", which refers to the split gap of the summit area. The people of the In-SHUCK-ch Nation took their name from this sacred mountain.^[6] In-SHUCK-ch Mountain is significant in the origin stories of the people, as the mountain provided a refuge from a great flood.^[3]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, In-SHUCK-ch Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.^[7] 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. This climate supports an unnamed glacier on the north slope of the peak. The months of July and August offer the most favorable weather for climbing or viewing In-SHUCK-ch Mountain.

Gallery

• 
  In-SHUCK-ch Mountain in front.
  Nivalis Mountain centered at top, Mount Sir Richard at far right.
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  Nivalis Mountain (upper left corner) and Mount Sir Richard (upper right corner) with the Southwest peak of In-shuck-ch Mountain centered.

See also

• Mountains portal

• Geography of British Columbia
• Geology of British Columbia