Triad Peak

Triad Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia very close to the continental divide at the head of the Athabasca River Valley near Jasper Park, Alberta/BC border. Major headwaters are Athabasca & Columbia rivers. A "triad" is a group of three. First ascended in 1936 by E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell jr., F.S. North, J. Monroe (Thorington Journal reference AAJ 3-61).

Triad Peak
Triad Peak

Location in Alberta and British Columbia

Highest point
Elevation 3,058 m (10,033 ft)[1]
Prominence 198 m (650 ft)
Coordinates 52°07′42″N 117°33′30″W / 52.12833°N 117.55833°W / 52.12833; -117.55833Coordinates: 52°07′42″N 117°33′30″W / 52.12833°N 117.55833°W / 52.12833; -117.55833
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Parent range Park Ranges
Topo map NTS 83C/04
Climbing
First ascent 1936 E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell jr., F.S. North, J. Monroe Thorington

It was named in 1936.[1][2]

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References


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