Cayoosh Mountain
Cayoosh Mountain is a 2,561-metre (8,402-foot) mountain summit located in the Cayoosh Range in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is situated 22 km (14 mi) east-northeast of Pemberton, 12 km (7 mi) north-northeast of Lillooet Lake, and immediately north of Cayoosh Pass. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Marriott, 5.43 km (3 mi) to the north-northeast. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into Cayoosh Creek and other tributaries of the Fraser River. The mountain's name was submitted by Karl Ricker, a mountaineer, and was officially adopted on January 23, 1979, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.
| Cayoosh Mountain | |
|---|---|
Cayoosh Mountain, northern aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,561 m (8,402 ft) |
| Prominence | 671 m (2,201 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Marriott (2735 m) |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50°24′08″N 122°31′26″W |
| Geography | |
Cayoosh Mountain Location in British Columbia Cayoosh Mountain Cayoosh Mountain (Canada) | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Cayoosh Range Lillooet Ranges Pacific Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J7 Pemberton |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scrambling via South Ridge |
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