The mountain was first climbed in 1898 by Charles Ernest Fay and Redt F.

[1] The mountain's toponym was officially adopted February 8, 1977, by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.

[2] It is named for Mrs. Julia M. Young (1853-1925), the Glacier House manager from 1899 through 1920.

Precipitation runoff from the mountain and meltwater from its glaciers drains north into a tributary of the Illecillewaet River, and south into headwaters of the Incomappleux River.

The months July through September offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing Youngs Peak.