Golden Hinde (mountain)
The Golden Hinde is a mountain located in the Vancouver Island Ranges on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. At 2,195 metres (7,201 ft), it is the highest peak on the island. The peak is popular with experienced backcountry-climbers, having been first ascended in 1913. The mountain is made of basalt which is part of the Karmutsen Formation.
| Golden Hinde | |
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Golden Hinde, south aspect, August 2006. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
| Listing |
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| Coordinates | 49°39′46″N 125°44′49″W |
| Geography | |
Golden Hinde British Columbia, Canada Golden Hinde Golden Hinde (British Columbia) | |
| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Nootka Land District |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92F12 Buttle Lake |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Einar Anderson, W.R. Kent 1913 or 1914 |
| Easiest route | rock climb |
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