Klitsa Mountain

Klitsa Mountain is a prominent mountain on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located 26 km (16 mi) west of Beaver Creek and 59 km (37 mi) southeast of Golden Hinde. It can be viewed from Highway 4 along Sproat Lake. It is the second highest mountain in the Alberni Valley area, after Mount Arrowsmith. its name derives from a Nuu-Chah-Nulth word meaning "always white".[1]

Klitsa Mountain
Klitsa Mountain viewed from Sproat Lake
Highest point
Elevation1,639 m (5,377 ft)
Prominence1,389 m (4,557 ft)
Coordinates49°15′10.36″N 125°13′49.94″W
Geography
LocationVancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
DistrictClayoquot Land District
Parent rangeVancouver Island Ranges
Topo mapNTS 92F6 Great Central Lake

See also

References

  1. Klitsa Mountain in the SummitPost.com
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