Rainbow Mountain (British Columbia)
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.
| Rainbow Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Rainbow Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,314 m (7,592 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,019 m (3,343 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mount Callaghan[1] |
| Coordinates | 50°10′47″N 123°03′13″W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Whistler, British Columbia, Canada |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Parent range | Garibaldi Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J3 Brandywine Falls |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
References
- "Rainbow Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- "Rainbow Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
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