| Mount Meager is a volcano consisting of at least eight vents. The most recent eruption was about 2400 years ago from a vent on the northeast side of Plinth Peak. The eruption produced a plume of ash, pyroclastic flows, and a short lava flow. A unique form of welded block and ash breccia, derived from collapsing fronts of the lava flow, dammed the Lillooet River. The dam subsequently collapsed, triggered a flood down the Lillooet Valley. In the words of Neil Carter describing the 1931 first ascent: "Fyles and Dalgleish went on to the final, tottering pile of rock which called itself a peak, but seemed hesitant about announcing their victory. They commenced throwing rocks at the blade like crest of the ridge and triumphant shouts finally re-echoed their success in knocking over the unattainable summit. " Name Notes: Mount Meager, sometimes spelled Meagre, is named after J.B. Meager, who owned timber licenses on Meager Creek (Akrigg). It was formerly known by the more fitting Cathedral Mountain (Ronayne). The hot springs located on Meager Creek are called Teiq' in the language of the Lillooet people and are considered to be an ancient being who was changed into the springs by the Transformers. Mt. Meager is said to be the most promising site for geothermal power development in BC, and the east flank of the mountain is staked out by BC Hydro for test drilling purposes. Plans surface now and then for a "boutique" hotel and ski resort based around the hot springs. |
