Mount Logan
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- proper noun
- The weather on Mount Logan can change rapidly, making it a difficult peak to climb.
Examples
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Mount Logan is renowned for its massive icefields and remote location in the Yukon.
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Climbers from around the world travel to Mount Logan to take on its challenging ascent.
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I climbed Mount Logan last summer.
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Have you ever seen Mount Logan in person?
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Located in the St. Elias Range, Mount Logan is the highest mountain in Canada, towering at an impressive 5,959 meters above sea level.
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The breathtaking views from the summit of Mount Logan make it a popular destination for adventurous climbers.
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Climbers often prepare extensively before attempting to reach Mount Logan, known for its challenging weather conditions and vast glaciers.
Synonyms
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A very high mountain peak in the St Elias Range in Yukon, Canada, the highest in Canada
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is simply the noun 'mount' (a mountain) combined with a proper name 'Logan', so its meaning—'the mountain called Logan'—is directly derivable from its parts. Naming conventions like Mount + Name are widespread across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it refers to a specific mountain.
Etymology
Mount Logan is named after Sir William Edmond Logan, a scientist from the 1800s who studied Canada's rocks. The name was given to honor him, so Mount Logan is the name of Canada's highest mountain.