Fatigue Mountain
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Prominence556 m (1,824 ft)[2]
Parent peakNasswald Peak 3042 m[2]
| Fatigue Mountain | |
|---|---|
Northwest aspect, centre | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,950 m (9,680 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 556 m (1,824 ft)[2] |
| Parent peak | Nasswald Peak 3042 m[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°01′42″N 115°41′37″W / 51.02833°N 115.69361°W[3] |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Provinces | Alberta and British Columbia |
| Parent range | Continental Ranges[2] |
| Topo map | NTS 82O4 Banff |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1888 by W.S. Drewry |
Fatigue Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide[1][2] The mountain was named in 1888 by W.S. Drewry who became fatigued on the first ascent.[1][4]
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Fatigue Mountain is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Winter temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C.