Rainbow Mountain (British Columbia)

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Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain is located in British Columbia
Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain
Highest point
Elevation2,314 m (7,592 ft)[1]
Prominence1,019 m (3,343 ft)[1]
Parent peakMount Callaghan[1]
Coordinates50°10′47″N 123°03′13″W / 50.17972°N 123.05361°W / 50.17972; -123.05361Coordinates: 50°10′47″N 123°03′13″W / 50.17972°N 123.05361°W / 50.17972; -123.05361[2]
Geography
LocationWhistler, British Columbia, Canada
DistrictNew Westminster Land District
Parent rangeGaribaldi Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92J3 Brandywine Falls
Climbing
Easiest routeScramble

Rainbow Mountain is a broad glaciated summit forming the northeastern wall of the Callaghan Valley in the Pacific Ranges of British Columbia, Canada. Located in the middle of the Sea to Sky Country, the mountain is just 9 km (5.6 mi) northwest of the resort town of Whistler, and is a popular destination for hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rainbow Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Rainbow Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 5 April 2015.