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
Elevation2,561 m (8,402 ft)
Prominence671 m (2,201 ft)
Parent peakMount Marriott (2735 m)
ListingMountains of British Columbia
Coordinates50°24′08″N 122°31′26″W
Geography
Cayoosh Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Cayoosh Mountain
Cayoosh Mountain (Canada)
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeCayoosh Range
Lillooet Ranges
Pacific Coast Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92J7 Pemberton
Climbing
Easiest routeScrambling via South Ridge
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