Record SL-673416 · Wikidata Q6923213
Mount Richardson
No list classifications
Elevation
3,086
m
10,125 ft
Prominence
922 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
51.4961° N,
116.1211° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Richardson is the highest mountain of the Slate Range located beside Pika Peak in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The mountain was named in 1859 by James Hector after Sir John Richardson who was the ship's surgeon and naturalist on John Franklin's 1819 and 1825 expeditions into the Arctic. The Lake Louise Mountain Resort is developed on the southern slopes of the Merlin Ridge, which includes Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak, Pika Peak. A backcountry campground is located at the foot of the mountain, near Hidden Lake. The first ascent was made in 1911 by L.L. Delafield who was guided by Edward Feuz jr.
First ascent
Date
1911
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pika Peak | 3,053 m | E 88° | 1.1 km |
| East Pika Peak | 3,010 m | E 93° | 1.4 km |
| Richardson Ridge | 2,650 m | S 193° | 1.9 km |
| Wall of Jericho | 2,910 m | NE 54° | 2.1 km |
| Ptarmigan Peak | 3,035 m | E 101° | 2.2 km |
| Merlin Ridge | 2,681 m | NW 329° | 2.6 km |