Trapper Peak (Canada)

Trapper Peak
Trapper Peak

Location in Alberta

Highest point
Elevation 2,988 m (9,803 ft) [1]
Prominence 128 m (420 ft) [2]
Listing Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates 51°40′42″N 116°35′30″W / 51.67833°N 116.59167°W / 51.67833; -116.59167Coordinates: 51°40′42″N 116°35′30″W / 51.67833°N 116.59167°W / 51.67833; -116.59167 [2]
Geography
Location Alberta - British Columbia, Canada
Parent range Waputik Mountains
Topo map Federal Maps 82N/10
Climbing
First ascent July 21, 1933 by H.S. Kingman, J.M. Thorington, C. Kain[1][2]

Trapper Peak is a mountain in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, located on their border along the Continental Divide in the Wapta Icefield.

Trapper Peak has two summits, one accessible from Baker. Peyto Peak is located 2 km (1 mi) to the north-east.

The peak was originally named in 1892 by Walter D. Wilcox to honor his guide, trapper Bill Peyto, and the first ascent was in 1933 by Conrad Kain and party.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 PeakFinder. "Trapper Peak". Retrieved 2007-09-10.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Trapper Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2007-12-30.


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