Record SL-673591 · Wikidata Q22641480
Dolomite Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,782
m
9,127 ft
Prominence
366 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.6760° N,
116.3753° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaDolomite Peak is a 2,998-metre (9,836-foot) mountain summit located in the Bow River valley of Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Cirque Peak, 3.98 km (2.47 mi) to the northwest. Dolomite Peak can be seen from the Icefields Parkway with its distinctive crags and colorful towers that are a mixture of dolomite and limestone. Dolomite is rare in the Rockies and is stronger than limestone.
First ascent
Date
1930
J. Monroe Thorington, and Peter Kaufmann
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomite Shoulder | 2,710 m | SE 136° | 2.1 km |
| OXO Peak | 2,946 m | NE 41° | 2.5 km |
| Crystal Ridge | 2,527 m | W 270° | 3.0 km |
| Cirque Peak | 2,980 m | NW 313° | 3.9 km |
| Cirque Forepeak | 2,828 m | NW 306° | 4.6 km |
| Watermelon Peak | 3,095 m | NE 27° | 5.0 km |