Argus Mountain
Argus Mountain is a mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located 32 km (20 mi) southwest of Courtenay and 1 km (1 mi) north of The Red Pillar.
| Argus Mountain | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,994 m (6,542 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 269 m (883 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°32′19″N 125°23′12″W[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| District | Clayoquot Land District |
| Parent range | Vancouver Island Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92F11 Forbidden Plateau |
Argus Mountain is a member of the Vancouver Island Ranges which in turn form part of the Insular Mountains.[1]
History
Argus Mountain was named...[2]
...to recognize the newspaper, Comox Argus, whose editor, Mr. Ben Hughes, attempted to climb this mountain in 1931. Argus in turn means "watchful guardian"
Access
Comox Glacier summit (left), Argus Mountain (center), and The Red Pillar (right), viewed from summit of Mount Harmston, located to the North.
Given its stellar position surrounded by other island peaks, no direct routes exist to Argus Mountain. This mountain can be reached from other summits by crossing high alpine ridges and glaciers. It is frequently reached from the Comox Glacier and The Red Pillar.
References
- "Argus Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2008-06-30.
- "Argus Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
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