Mount Marriott is a mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It is a dry peak near the head of the Cayoosh Creek. Access to the basin below is easily reached by trail, and the summit can be reached by a class 3 scramble route. The best time to climb the mountain is during the months of July-September. There are a few lakes in close proximity to the mountain peak that are swimmable during the months of August and September.
| Mount Marriott | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 8,937 ft (2,724 m) |
| Prominence | 2,470 ft (750 m) |
| Coordinates | 50°27′14″N 122°30′36″W / 50.45389°N 122.51000°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Mount Marriott | |
| District | Lillooet Land District |
| Parent range | Cayoosh Range |
| Topo map | NTS 92J10 Birkenhead Lake |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
The lake was named in honor of RCAF Flying Officer Terrence James Marriott, who was killed in 1943, while fighting in World War II.[2][1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mount Marriott". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2018-02-18.
- ^ "Mount Marriott". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
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