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zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. Precipitation
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Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L.; McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification".
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periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the
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lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the north-northwest. The peak was named in 1918 for its resemblance to a
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of the mountain was made in 1936 by W.N.M. Hogg with guide Christian Hasler Jr.
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is a 3,284-metre (10,774-foot) mountain summit located in the
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Elevation
Prominence
Parent peak
Christian Peak
Listing
Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates
51°49′54″N 117°10′26″W / 51.83167°N 117.17389°W / 51.83167; -117.17389
Rostrum Peak is located in British Columbia
Rostrum Peak is located in Canada
British Columbia, Canada
Kootenay Land District
Parent range
Park Ranges
Canadian Rockies
Topo map
NTS
82N14
Age of rock
Cambrian
Type of rock
sedimentary rock
First ascent
Easiest route
Mountaineering
Canadian Rockies
British Columbia
Canada
massif

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