| Mount Spetch | |
|---|---|
 Mount Spetch seen fromJoffre Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,579 m (8,461 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 129 m (423 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mount Matier (2783 m)[1] |
| Listing | Mountains of British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 50°19′35″N122°27′26″W / 50.32639°N 122.45722°W /50.32639; -122.45722[2] |
| Geography | |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| District | Lillooet Land District |
| Protected area | Joffre Lakes Provincial Park |
| Parent range | Joffre Group Lillooet Ranges Coast Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS92J8Duffey Lake[2] |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1971 by J. Oswald, G. Walter |
| Easiest route | Scramble, glacier travel |
Mount Spetch is a 2,579-metre (8,461-foot) mountain summit located in theCoast Mountains, inJoffre Lakes Provincial Park, in southwesternBritish Columbia,Canada. It is part of the Joffre Group, which is a subset of theLillooet Ranges. It is situated 25 km (16 mi) east ofPemberton, midway betweenMount Matier andSlalok Mountain, both one kilometre either side of Spetch. The mountain's name was submitted by Karl Ricker of theAlpine Club of Canada to honorSamuel W. Spetch, who operated the general store atBirken, and other businesses in Pemberton.[3] The name was officially adopted on January 23, 1979, by theGeographical Names Board of Canada.[2] Thefirst ascent of the mountain was made in 1971 by J. Oswald and G. Walter.[1] Precipitationrunoff from the peak drains into Joffre Creek and Twin One Creek, both tributaries of theLillooet River. The mountain and its climate supports the Matier Glacier on the northern slope.
Based on theKöppen climate classification, Mount Spetch is located in asubarctic climate zone of westernNorth America.[4] Mostweather fronts originate in thePacific Ocean, and travel east toward theCoast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (Orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall. As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C. The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for climbing Mount Spetch.
Established climbing routes on Mount Spetch:[1]
