Mount Robson is the most prominent
mountain in North America's Rocky Mountain range; it is also the highest
point in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain is located entirely within
Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, and is part of the Rainbow
Range. Mount Robson is the second highest peak entirely in British Columbia,
behind Mount Waddington in the Coast Range. The south face of Mount Robson
is clearly visible from the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), and is one
of the most photographed features along this route. Mount Robson was likely
named after Colin Robertson, who worked for both the North West Company
and the Hudson Bay Company at various times in the early 19th century.
The Texqakallt, a Secwepemc people and the earliest inhabitants of the
area, call it Yuh-hai-has-kun, The Mountain of the Spiral
Road. Other unofficial names include Cloud Cap Mountain. |