Brandywine Mountain, 2,213 m or 7,260 ft, is a summit in the Powder Mountain Icefield of the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains of southwestern British Columbia, Canada, about 25 km (16 mi) west of the resort town of Whistler.
| Brandywine Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Brandywine Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,213 m (7,260 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 428 m (1,404 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 50°06′52″N 123°13′16″W / 50.11444°N 123.22111°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Brandywine Mountain | |
| District | New Westminster Land District |
| Parent range | Pacific Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 92J3 Brandywine Falls |
Its name is derived from that of Brandywine Falls, which was the result of a bet over the falls' height (with the wagers being a bottle of wine and a bottle of brandy).[citation needed]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Brandywine Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
- ^ "Brandywine Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
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