Mount Prestley

Mount Prestley is a 2,732-metre (8,963-foot) triple-summit mountain located in the Valhalla Ranges of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Mount Prestley is the eighth-highest point in the Valhalla Ranges, with the highest being Gladsheim Peak, 4.6 km (2.9 mi) to the east-northeast.^[2] Its nearest higher peak is Midgard Peak, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the east. It is situated on the southern border of Valhalla Provincial Park, and 16 km (9.9 mi) west of Slocan and Slocan Lake. The mountain's name was officially adopted January 24, 1962, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.^[3] It honors Canadian Army Private Michael Thomas Patrick Prestley, from Nelson, BC. He was serving with The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada when he was killed in World War II action July 22, 1944, at age 21.^[4]

Mount Prestley
Mount Prestley, west aspect (Gimli Peak to right)
Highest point
Elevation	2,732 m (8,963 ft)[1]
Prominence	362 m (1,188 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Midgard Peak (2807 m)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°46′33″N 117°41′20″W[2]
Geography
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Interactive map of Mount Prestley
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	Kootenay Land District
Protected area	Valhalla Provincial Park
Parent range	Valhalla Ranges[2] Selkirk Mountains
Topo map	NTS 82F13 Burton
Climbing
First ascent	August 6, 1969 by Iain Martin, Peter Renz, Frank Tarver[1]
Easiest route	Scrambling class 4

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Prestley has a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.^[5] 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 Mount Prestley. Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into tributaries of the Slocan River.

Climbing routes

Established climbing routes on Mount Prestley:^[6]

• East Ridge - class 4 First ascent 1969
• Central West Ridge

See also

• Mountains portal

• Geography of British Columbia