Serratus Mountain

Serratus Mountain is a jagged, ridge-like mountain between Mount Tantalus (North) and Lake Lovely Water (South). Like most other peaks in the Tantalus Range, it is composed of loose rock. Most routes here are scrambles. The mountain is a standard single-day destination from the Jim Haberl hut.

Serratus Mountain
Serratus Mountain seen from Mount Niobe
Highest point
Elevation2,321 m (7,615 ft)
Prominence291 m (955 ft)
Coordinates49°47′34″N 123°18′7″W 
Geography
Serratus Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Serratus Mountain
Serratus Mountain (Canada)
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Parent rangeTantalus Range, Coast Mountains
Topo mapNTS 92G/14
Climbing
First ascent1911 B. Darling; S. Davies; A. Morkill
Easiest routeClass 3,4 (scrambling)

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Serratus Mountain is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[1] 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. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Serratus.

Alpha Mountain centered and Serratus to right

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References
  1. Peel, M. C.; Finlayson, B. L. & McMahon, T. A. (2007). "Updated world map of the Köppen−Geiger climate classification". Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci. 11. ISSN 1027-5606.


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