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{{short description|Mountain in Alberta, Canada}} |
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{{Infobox mountain |
{{Infobox mountain |
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| name = Cascade Mountain |
| name = Cascade Mountain |
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| native_name = {{native name list |
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| photo = Banff townsite with Cascade.JPG |
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|name1=Mînî hrpa |
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| photo = File:Cascade Mountain.jpg |
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| elevation_m = 2998 |
| elevation_m = 2998 |
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| elevation_ref = <ref name=peakfinder>{{cite peakfinder|id=219|name=Cascade Mountain|access-date=2004-06-12}}</ref> |
| elevation_ref = <ref name=peakfinder>{{cite peakfinder|id=219|name=Cascade Mountain|access-date=2004-06-12}}</ref> |
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| prominence_m = 938 |
| prominence_m = 938 |
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| prominence_ref = <ref name=bivouac>{{cite bivouac|id=1520|name=Cascade Mountain| |
| prominence_ref = <ref name=bivouac>{{cite bivouac|id=1520|name=Cascade Mountain|access-date=2008-12-31}}</ref> |
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| range = [[Vermilion Range (Alberta)|Vermillion Range]] |
| range = [[Vermilion Range (Alberta)|Vermillion Range]] |
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| parent_peak = |
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| listing = [[List of mountains of Alberta|Mountains of Alberta]] |
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| location = [[Alberta|Alberta, Canada]] |
| location = [[Alberta|Alberta, Canada]] |
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| map = Canada Alberta |
| map = Canada Alberta |
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| label_position = right |
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| coordinates = {{coord|51|16|05|N|115|34|56|W|type:mountain_region:CA_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|51|16|05|N|115|34|56|W|type:mountain_region:CA_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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| coordinates_ref = <ref name=cgndb>{{cite cgndb|id=IALLZ|name=Cascade Mountain|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> |
| coordinates_ref = <ref name=cgndb>{{cite cgndb|id=IALLZ|name=Cascade Mountain|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> |
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| topo = [[National Topographic System|NTS]] |
| topo = [[National Topographic System|NTS]] {{Canada NTS Map Sheet|82|O|4}} |
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| first_ascent = 1887 by Tom Wilson<ref name=peakfinder/><ref name=bivouac/> |
| first_ascent = 1887 by Tom Wilson<ref name=peakfinder/><ref name=bivouac/> |
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| easiest_route = [[Scrambling|Scramble]] |
| easiest_route = [[Scrambling|Scramble]] |
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'''Cascade Mountain''' is a [[mountain]] located in the [[Bow River]] Valley of [[Banff National Park]], adjacent to the town of [[Banff, Alberta|Banff]]. The mountain was named in 1858 by [[James Hector]] after the [[waterfall]] or cascade on the southern flanks of the peak.<ref name=PNAlberta/> The mountain has also been called '''Stoney Chief''', which is related to the name of the smaller neighbouring mountain [[Stoney Squaw]], which is still in use. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite. |
'''Cascade Mountain''' is a [[mountain]] located in the [[Bow River]] Valley of [[Banff National Park]], adjacent to the town of [[Banff, Alberta|Banff]]. The mountain was named in 1858 by [[James Hector]] after the [[waterfall]] or cascade on the southern flanks of the peak.<ref name=PNAlberta/> The mountain has also been called '''Stoney Chief''', which is related to the name of the smaller neighbouring mountain [[Stoney Squaw]], which is still in use. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite. |
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== Climbing routes == |
== Climbing routes == |
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| ⚫ | The mountain can be climbed starting from the [[Mount Norquay ski resort|Norquay Ski Area]] base. The first portion is a fairly moderate hike, up to the Cascade Amphitheatre. Continuing upwards, the route ascends along the ridge edge until it reaches the crest where it dips before it rises to the false summit. While the false summit can be descended at its end, it is much easier to follow a trail around the western side along the exposed foot. Snow typically blocks this route almost until mid July and attempting it while snowy can entail considerable avalanche risk due to the slabby terrain and exposure. A long window of clear weather - full day - should be anticipated before attempting this climb, as many climbers have gotten into trouble and needed rescue (or died) when a storm suddenly blows in.<ref name=peakfinder/> The ascent normally takes 3 to 6 hours, while the descent along the same path takes 2 to 4 hours. |
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[[File:Aurora at Banff.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[[Aurora (astronomy)|Northern lights]] above Cascade Mountain]] |
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| ⚫ | The mountain can be climbed starting from the [[Mount Norquay ski resort|Norquay Ski Area]] base. The first portion is a fairly moderate hike, up to the Cascade Amphitheatre. Continuing upwards, the route ascends along the ridge edge until it reaches the crest where it dips before it rises to the false summit. While the false summit can be descended at its end, it is much easier to follow a trail around the western side along the exposed foot. Snow typically blocks this route almost until mid July and attempting it while snowy can entail considerable avalanche risk due to the slabby terrain and exposure. A long window of clear weather - full day - should be anticipated before attempting this climb, as many climbers have gotten into trouble and needed rescue (or died) when a storm suddenly blows in.<ref name=peakfinder/> The ascent normally takes 3 to |
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Looking at Cascade Mountain from Banff avenue, the ridge on the right (above the old Buffalo paddock) is the SW ridge. It was first climbed in 1977 by the late Jean Pierre Cadot and René Boisselle. In early 1900, MacCarthy (first ascent of Mt Logan in Yukon) mentioned that Cascade Mt seems to offer good rock on the SW ridge. The route starts between the two obvious buttress and gains the crest of the ridge after a few rope pitches. The upper and very steep buttress is climbed via a chimney on the left side. The entire route is 5.6 or 5.7 grade III. |
Looking at Cascade Mountain from Banff avenue, the ridge on the right (above the old Buffalo paddock) is the SW ridge. It was first climbed in 1977 by the late Jean Pierre Cadot and René Boisselle. In early 1900, MacCarthy (first ascent of Mt Logan in Yukon) mentioned that Cascade Mt seems to offer good rock on the SW ridge. The route starts between the two obvious buttress and gains the crest of the ridge after a few rope pitches. The upper and very steep buttress is climbed via a chimney on the left side. The entire route is 5.6 or 5.7 grade III. |
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|File:Cascade Mountain & Bow Valley & Bow River & Lake Minnewanka.jpg| Cascade Mountain as seen from [[Mount Rundle]] Summit}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{cite book|editor=Karamitsanis, Aphrodite|date=June 1991|title=Place Names of Alberta, Volume 1: Mountains, Parks and Foothills |
{{cite book|editor=Karamitsanis, Aphrodite|date=June 1991|title=Place Names of Alberta, Volume 1: Mountains, Parks and Foothills |
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| location=Calgary|publisher=University of Calgary Press|page=42|isbn=0-919813-73-9 |
| location=Calgary|publisher=University of Calgary Press|page=42|isbn=0-919813-73-9 |
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| url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/up/0-919813/0-919813-73-9.html| |
| url=https://www.ucalgary.ca/up/0-919813/0-919813-73-9.html|access-date=2008-12-31 | url-status = dead |
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| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050216140351/https://www.ucalgary.ca/up/0-919813/0-919813-73-9.html |
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050216140351/https://www.ucalgary.ca/up/0-919813/0-919813-73-9.html |
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| archive-date= 2005-02-16}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Mountains of Banff National Park]] |
[[Category:Mountains of Banff National Park]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:29, 2 November 2024
| Cascade Mountain | |
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 Cascade Mountain viewed from the south | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,998 m (9,836 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 938 m (3,077 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°16′05″N 115°34′56″W / 51.26806°N 115.58222°W[3] |
| Naming | |
| Native name | |
| Geography | |
  Cascade Mountain | |
| Parent range | Vermillion Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82O4 Banff |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1887 by Tom Wilson[1][2] |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Cascade Mountain is a mountain located in the Bow River Valley of Banff National Park, adjacent to the town of Banff. The mountain was named in 1858 by James Hector after the waterfall or cascade on the southern flanks of the peak.[4] The mountain has also been called Stoney Chief, which is related to the name of the smaller neighbouring mountain Stoney Squaw, which is still in use. Cascade is the highest mountain adjacent to the townsite.
Climbing routes
[edit]The mountain can be climbed starting from the Norquay Ski Area base. The first portion is a fairly moderate hike, up to the Cascade Amphitheatre. Continuing upwards, the route ascends along the ridge edge until it reaches the crest where it dips before it rises to the false summit. While the false summit can be descended at its end, it is much easier to follow a trail around the western side along the exposed foot. Snow typically blocks this route almost until mid July and attempting it while snowy can entail considerable avalanche risk due to the slabby terrain and exposure. A long window of clear weather - full day - should be anticipated before attempting this climb, as many climbers have gotten into trouble and needed rescue (or died) when a storm suddenly blows in.[1] The ascent normally takes 3 to 6 hours, while the descent along the same path takes 2 to 4 hours.
Looking at Cascade Mountain from Banff avenue, the ridge on the right (above the old Buffalo paddock) is the SW ridge. It was first climbed in 1977 by the late Jean Pierre Cadot and René Boisselle. In early 1900, MacCarthy (first ascent of Mt Logan in Yukon) mentioned that Cascade Mt seems to offer good rock on the SW ridge. The route starts between the two obvious buttress and gains the crest of the ridge after a few rope pitches. The upper and very steep buttress is climbed via a chimney on the left side. The entire route is 5.6 or 5.7 grade III.
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Cascade Mountain and the town of Banff -
Cascade Mountain as seen from Mount Rundle Summit
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Cascade Mountain". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2004-06-12.
- ^ a b "Cascade Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
- ^ "Cascade Mountain". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
- ^ Karamitsanis, Aphrodite, ed. (June 1991). Place Names of Alberta, Volume 1: Mountains, Parks and Foothills. Calgary: University of Calgary Press. p. 42. ISBN 0-919813-73-9. Archived from the original on 2005-02-16. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
