Record SL-673765 · Wikidata Q3463518
Mount King Edward
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Elevation
3,490
m
11,450 ft
Prominence
770 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
52.1503° N,
117.5192° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount King Edward is a mountain located at the head of the Athabasca River valley in Jasper National Park, Canada. Mt. King Edward is situated on the Continental Divide with Mt. Columbia 51⁄2 km (3.4 mi) east. The mountain was named in 1906 by Mary Schäffer Warren after King Edward VII. Mt. King Edward should not be confused with King Edward Peak, 2,789 m (9,150 ft), just north of the US border, although it too was named after King Edward. The mountain was first climbed in 1924 by J. W. A. Hickson, Howard Palmer, guided by Conrad Kain A. Carpe and H. Palmer made an attempt on the West face in 1920 but only managed to reached 10,800 ft (3,290 m).
First ascent
Date
1924
J.W.A. Hickson, Howard Palmer, guided by Conrad Kain
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Peak | 2,926 m | NW 296° | 3.6 km |
| Triad Peak | 3,058 m | SW 227° | 3.6 km |
| Triad Peak SE1.9 | 2,900 m | S 197° | 3.8 km |
| Omega Peak | 3,116 m | SW 240° | 4.7 km |