Mount Tiedemann

Mount Tiedemann is a mountain summit in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, rising to approximately 3,800 meters above sea level. The peak displays steep rock walls and supports multiple glaciers across its slopes.

The mountain was first summited on July 9, 1939, when Sterling Hendricks, Hans Fuhrer, E.R. Gibson, and Henry Hall reached the peak via the North Arete. This first ascent represented a significant achievement in exploring this remote region of the Coast Mountains.

The mountain bears the name of Herman Otto Tiedemann, an architect who designed major structures in Victoria and conducted coastal surveys in British Columbia.

Climbing this peak demands technical mountaineering skills and experience navigating glaciated terrain, particularly the Chaos Glacier. Weather conditions can be severe with temperatures dropping well below freezing, so proper equipment and winter mountaineering experience are essential.

The peak sits between the Homathko and Klinaklini Rivers, surrounded by three distinct glaciers named Chaos, Radiant, and Tiedemann. This arrangement creates one of the most complex glacial landscapes in the region.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 3,838 m

GPS coordinates: 51.39385,-125.23719

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24