Great White Throne (mountain)

Naming

The Great White Throne was named by the Methodist minister of Ogden, Utah, Frederick Vining Fisher, in 1916. On a trip up the canyon with Claud Hirschi, Fisher and Hirschi named many features in Zion Canyon. Later afternoon light gloriously lit up The Great White Throne, prompting Fischer to state:

Climbing regulations

A bivouac permit is required from the park visitor center for any climbs expected to last overnight.

Climate

Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit The Great White Throne. According to the Köppen climate classification system, it is located in a Cold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 in of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.

References

References

1. {{cite peakbagger
2. {{gnis. 1433320. The Great White Throne
3. ''A History of Southern Utah and Its National Parks'', [[Angus M. Woodbury]] (Utah State Historical Society, Vol XII Nos. 3–4, July–October 1944; revised and reprinted, 1950: pages 198-199 {{OCLC. 4084746)
4. [https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/climbing.htm Climbing regulations]. Zion National Park.
5. "Zion National Park, Utah, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data". Weather Atlas.