Английская Википедия:Esplanade Mountain

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Esplanade Mountain is a Шаблон:Convert mountain summit located in Jasper National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The peak is situated 20 kilometres north of the municipality of Jasper, in the Athabasca Valley and is visible from Highway 16 and the Canadian. Its nearest higher peak is Cliff Mountain, Шаблон:Convert to the west.[1] Esplanade Mountain was named in 1916 by Morrison P. Bridgland for its long, flat top resembling an esplanade.[2][3] Bridgland (1878-1948) was a Dominion Land Surveyor who named many peaks in Jasper Park and the Canadian Rockies.[4] The mountain's name was officially adopted in 1956 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[5]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Esplanade Mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[6] Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, June through September are the best months to climb. Precipitation runoff from Esplanade Mountain flows into the Athabasca River.

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External links

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