Phalanx Mountain
{{Short description|Summit in Garibaldi Provincial Park of British Columbia, Canada}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Phalanx Mountain
| photo = Phalanx Mountain, British Columbia.jpg
| photo_caption = Southwest aspect
| elevation_m = 2441
| elevation_ref ={{cite peakbagger|pid=853|name=Phalanx Mountain, British Columbia|access-date=2023-01-14}}
| prominence_m = 151
| isolation_km = 1.38
| country = Canada
| region_type = Province
| region = British Columbia
| part_type = Protected area
| part = Garibaldi Provincial Park
| district = New Westminster Land District
| range = Spearhead Range
Garibaldi Ranges
Coast Mountains
| parent_peak = The Spearhead (2,457 m){{cite web|url=https://peakvisor.com/peak/phalanx-mountain.html|title=Phalanx Mountain, Peakvisor.com|access-date=2023-01-14}}
| listing = Mountains of British Columbia
| etymology = Phalanx
| map = British Columbia#Canada
| map_caption = Location in British Columbia##Location in Canada
| label_position = right
| mapframe = yes
| mapframe-zoom = 8
| mapframe-caption = Interactive map of Phalanx Mountain
| coordinates = {{coord|50|05|53|N|122|51|30|W|type:mountain_region:CA_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_ref ={{cite cgndb|id=JAZIS|name=Phalanx Mountain|access-date=2023-01-14}}
| topo = NTS {{Canada NTS Map Sheet|92|J|2}}
| rock =
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Phalanx Mountain is a {{Convert|2441|m|ft|abbr=off|adj=on}} summit located in Garibaldi Provincial Park of southwest British Columbia, Canada.
Description
Phalanx Mountain is the northernmost peak in the Spearhead Range, which is a subset of the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains. The peak is situated {{convert|7|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} east-southeast of Whistler and {{convert|1.4|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north-northeast of The Spearhead, which is the nearest higher neighbor. Precipitation runoff and glacial meltwater from the east side of the peak drains to Wedge Creek, whereas the west slope drains to Blackcomb Creek, with both then eventually finding the Green River. Phalanx is more notable for its steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation as topographic relief is significant with the summit rising 1,240 meters (4,068 ft) above Wedge Creek in approximately {{convert|3|km|mi|abbr=on}}.
Etymology
The descriptive name for the mountain refers to the mountain resembling a Greek flying wedge of soldiers when viewed from the southwest or southeast, and this wedge formation is termed a phalanx.{{cite bcgnis|id=14165|name=Phalanx Mountain|accessdate=2023-01-14}} The mountain's toponym was officially adopted August 27, 1965, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Phalanx Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.{{cite journal | author = Peel, M. C. |author2=Finlayson, B. L. |author3=McMahon, T. A. | year = 2007 | title = Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification | journal = Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. | volume = 11 | issn = 1027-5606}} Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Winter temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. This climate supports the Blackcomb Glacier below the west slope, Spearhead Glacier on the southeast slope, and the Phalanx Glacier on the north slope. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Phalanx Mountain.
Gallery
File:Phalanx Mountain.jpg|Southwest aspect
File:Phalanx Mountain and The Spearhead.jpg|Phalanx Mountain (left) and line parent The Spearhead (right) from the west near Blackcomb ski area
File:Phalanx Mountain, The Spearhead.jpg|Phalanx Mountain (left) and The Spearhead (right) from the west at Blackcomb ski area
File:Phalanx Mountain sunset.jpg|Winter sunset on Phalanx Mountain seen from Rainbow Mountain
File:Phalanx Mountain nw.jpg|Northwest aspect of Phalanx Mountain seen from Rainbow Mountain
See also
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References
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External links
- Phalanx Mountain: [https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-6103675/Canada/British%20Columbia/Phalanx%20Mountain weather forecast]
{{Geographic Location 2
| Center = Phalanx Mountain
| North = Phalanx Glacier
| Northeast = Wedge Mountain
| East = Spearhead Glacier
| Southeast = Tremor Mountain
| South = The Spearhead
| Southwest = Blackcomb Glacier
| West = Blackcomb ski area
| Northwest = Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park
}}
{{Pacific Ranges}}