Mount Kidd, Rocky summit in Kananaskis Country, Canada
Description
Mount Kidd is a mountain in Kananaskis Country with two distinct summits reaching 2,958 meters (9,704 feet) in elevation. The peaks rise between the Kananaskis River Valley and the surrounding mountain range, featuring rock and snow formations across different elevations.
History
The mountain was named in 1907 by engineer Donaldson Bogart Dowling after John Alfred Kidd, a store owner in Morley who supported early exploration efforts. This naming honored someone who played a role in assisting expeditions throughout the region.
Culture
The mountain draws climbers who regularly train here and practice different techniques on its rock faces. The northeastern side attracts many people looking to develop their skills in a challenging environment.
Practical
Visitors can reach the mountain via Highway 40, heading south from the Trans-Canada Highway for about 33 kilometers to the Galatea Creek Day Use parking area. This location offers several access points for hiking and climbing activities suited to different skill levels.
Did you know?
The rock layers of this mountain display geological strata from Precambrian through Jurassic periods. These formations are remnants of ancient seas and major geological shifts that shaped the landscape over vast periods of time.
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