Burma Pass: Mountain Pass in British Columbia's Chilcotin Range

Burma Pass is a high mountain pass in the Chilcotin Mountain Range of British Columbia, Canada.

Location & Topography

• Between: Mount Dawson (2,770 m / 9,088 ft) and Mount Murchison (2,730 m / 8,957 ft).
• Along: The crest of the Chilcotin Range (subrange of the Coast Mountains).
• Elevation: ~2,400–2,500 m (7,900–8,200 ft) at the pass saddle.
• Region: Remote, glaciated alpine terrain; no roads. Access via helicopter or multi-day mountaineering.

Name Origin

Likely named by surveyors or climbers mid-20th century—possibly referencing the Burma Road (WWII) or a personal connection. Not an official BC Geographical Names entry (as of 2024); may be colloquial/climbing community name.

Context

• Part of the Coast Mountains' "Icefield Ranges"—extensive glaciers (Homathko, Klinaklini).
• Near Homathko Icefield and Chilcotin River headwaters.
• Area is traditional territory of Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) and Xwe'emalhkwu (Homalco) First Nations.

Burma Pass is a technical alpine objective, not a transportation route. It exemplifies the rugged, unnamed-by-officialdom geography of BC's interior ranges.