Golden Ears, Mountain group in Lower Mainland, Canada.
Golden Ears is a group of mountains in the Garibaldi Ranges of British Columbia, Canada, made up of two main peaks, the taller of which reaches about 1716 meters. The group covers several ridges and valleys that together form a varied mountain landscape.
The area including Golden Ears, Edge Peak and Blanshard Peak was first called The Golden Eyries, possibly after golden eagles seen near the summit, and the name was later corrupted to Golden Ears. In the 1930s or 1940s the government renamed the whole area Mount Blanshard and gave the official name Golden Ears to the 1,716 m peak with the twin summit.
The name Golden Ears comes from "The Golden Eyries", possibly referring to golden eagles seen near the summit; the name was later corrupted. In the 1930s or 1940s the government renamed the whole area Mount Blanshard, gave Edge Peak its name, called the southernmost summit Blanshard Peak, and assigned the official name Golden Ears to the 1,716 m twin-summit peak. Lower Mainland residents have always called the area, the park and the peak Golden Ears.
The main trail starts from West Canyon Parking Lot and climbs through steep sections to the summit, with a lodge partway up and an emergency shelter on Panorama Ridge for those who need it. Weather can shift quickly at higher elevations, so good preparation and appropriate gear are important before setting out.
The name Golden Ears comes from "The Golden Eyries", possibly referring to golden eagles seen near the summit; the name was later corrupted. In the 1930s or 1940s the government renamed the whole area Mount Blanshard, gave Edge Peak its name, called the southernmost summit Blanshard Peak, and kept Golden Ears for the 1,716 m twin-summit peak.
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