Mount Wow

In today's world, Mount Wow is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in the scientific field or its importance in popular culture, Mount Wow has become a topic of universal interest. Since its emergence, Mount Wow has generated debates, research and analysis that have allowed us to understand its scope and dimensions. In this article, we will explore various aspects related to Mount Wow, from its origin to its influence in different areas of daily life. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will try to offer a comprehensive view of Mount Wow and its impact on today's world.

Mount Wow
West aspect, from Ashford
Highest point
Elevation6,040 ft (1,840 m)[1]
Prominence2,120 ft (646 m)[1]
Parent peakIron Mountain (6,286 ft)[2]
Isolation3.62 mi (5.83 km)[2]
Coordinates46°46′23″N 121°53′55″W / 46.772929°N 121.898733°W / 46.772929; -121.898733
Geography
Mount Wow is located in Washington (state)
Mount Wow
Mount Wow
Location of Mount Wow in Washington
Mount Wow is located in the United States
Mount Wow
Mount Wow
Mount Wow (the United States)
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
Protected areaMount Rainier National Park
Parent rangeCascades
Topo mapUSGS Mount Wow
Climbing
Easiest routescrambling[3]

Mount Wow is a prominent 6,040+ ft (1,840+ m) mountain summit located in the southwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park, in Pierce County of Washington state.[4] It is part of the Cascade Range, and lies 8.6 mi (13.8 km) southwest of the summit of Mount Rainier. Its nearest higher neighbor is Iron Mountain, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) to the east-northeast.[1] Precipitation runoff from Mount Wow is drained by Tahoma Creek on the east side of the mountain, whereas Goat Creek drains the west side of it, and both are tributaries of the Nisqually River.

History

The "wow" name derives from a corruption of a Yakama word meaning "goat", and early tourists would often see mountain goats on this mountain's slopes.[5] The name was officially adopted in 1913 by the United States Board on Geographic Names.[4]

Climate

Mount Wow is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America.[6] Most weather fronts originating in the Pacific Ocean travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow onto the Cascades. As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.[6] Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger.[6] During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer.[6] The months of July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mount Wow, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
  2. ^ a b "Wow, Mount - 6,060' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Mount Wow mountaineers.org
  4. ^ a b "Mount Wow". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  5. ^ Mount Rainier National Park Place Names. Gary Fuller Reese (author), 2009.
  6. ^ a b c d Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
  • Mt. Wow from the east
    Mt. Wow from the east
  • Ascending the southwest ridge
    Ascending the southwest ridge