Mount Poland

Mount Poland is a 2,853-metre (9,360 ft) mountain summit located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, Canada. The mountain is situated 40 km (25 mi) north of Golden in the Blaeberry Valley, 4 km (2.5 mi) southeast of Mount Mummery. The mountain was named after Canadian Army Private Herbert J. Poland of Golden, BC, who was killed in 1944 World War II action.^[1][5] The mountain's name was officially adopted July 5, 1961, when approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.^[4] The first ascent of the mountain was made in 1958 by J. Owen, E. Pigou, and guide A. Bitterlich.^[1]

Mount Poland
Mount Poland, east aspect
Highest point
Elevation	2,840 m (9,320 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	273 m (896 ft)[3]
Parent peak	Mount Mummery (3328 m)[3]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	51°38′28″N 116°48′17″W[4]
Geography
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Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Kootenay Land District
Parent range	Park Ranges ← Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82N10 Blaeberry River[4]
Geology
Rock age	Cambrian
Rock type	Sedimentary
Climbing
First ascent	1958

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Poland is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[6] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Blaeberry River and Waitabit Creek, which are both tributaries of the Columbia River.

See also

• Mountains portal
• Canada portal
• Geology of the Rocky Mountains
• List of mountains in the Canadian Rockies