Mist Mountain

Mist Mountain is a mountain located alongside Highway 40 in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It reaches an elevation of 3,140 m (10,300 ft) and is visible from Highway 40 and the Sheep River.

Mist Mountain
Mist Mountain from the south
Highest point
Elevation	3,140 m (10,300 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	487 m (1,598 ft)[3]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	50°33′15″N 114°54′36″W[4]
Geography
Mist Mountain Location in Alberta
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
Parent range	Misty Range[5]
Topo map	NTS 82J10 Mount Rae[4]
Climbing
First ascent	1946, Donald King, Alan Blayney, Len Blayney, York Blayney[1][3]
Easiest route	Hike, but avoid 'nameless ridge'

The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson after he experienced a prolonged period of poor weather while near the western slopes of the range.^[3][1]

Mist Mountain is composed of sedimentary rock that was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.^[6]

Hot springs near its base as well as panoramic views from the peak mean it is a popular hike for locals and tourists visiting the lower Kananaskis area.^[7]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mist Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[8] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb Mist Mountain.

Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Highwood River.

Gallery

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  Mist Mountain seen from Highway 40

See also

• Mist Mountain Formation