Reynolds Mountain

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/reynolds-mountain

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1. How high is Reynolds Mountain?9,125 feet (2,781 meters)
2. What is the location?Lewis Range, Glacier National Park, Montana, United States
3. What is the geographical feature?Located along the Continental Divide
4. Why is Reynolds Mountain on the Continental Divide?The mountain sits on the Continental Divide, so rain that falls on its east side flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, while rain on the west side flows toward the Pacific Ocean.
5. How can people climb Reynolds Mountain?Climbers can scramble up the southwestern slope, which is a Class 2(3) climb. It is a moderate challenge that many fit people can finish in a day.

Lewis Range: A prominent mountain range within Glacier National Park, characterized by its rugged peaks and glacial features.
Continental Divide: The hydrological apex of North America, separating drainage basins that flow into the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Talus Slope: A steep, conical accumulation of rock debris found at the base of cliffs or mountains, formed by weathering and erosion.
George Bird Grinnell: A pioneering conservationist, naturalist, and writer instrumental in the establishment and naming of features within Glacier National Park.