Mount Pitt is located in the McBride Range of the Coast Mountains, and 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Whistler in Garibaldi Provincial Park.

[2][1] Precipitation runoff and glacial meltwater from this mountain's north and east slopes drains to the Lillooet River via Tuwasus Creek, whereas the south and west slopes drain to the Pitt River.

[5] Weather fronts originating in the Pacific Ocean move east toward the Coast Mountains where they are forced upward by the range (orographic lift), causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snow.

As a result, the Coast Mountains experience high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall.

The months of July and August offer the most favorable weather for climbing Mount Pitt.