Record SL-673388 · Wikidata Q441049
Mount Whyte
No list classifications
Elevation
2,993
m
9,820 ft
Prominence
140 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.4089° N,
116.2721° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Whyte is a mountain in Alberta, Canada located in Banff National Park, near Lake Louise. The mountain can be seen from the Trans-Canada Highway, and offers views of the Valley of the Ten Peaks, including the Chateau Lake Louise. The mountain is also visible from the hiking trail that skirts the northern shore of Lake Agnes. The mountain was named in 1898 by Sir William Methuen after William Whyte, a representative of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
First ascent
Date
1901
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Niblock | 2,977 m | N 0° | 1.0 km |
| Divide Mountain | 2,660 m | NW 306° | 1.4 km |
| Devil's Thumb | 2,458 m | E 79° | 1.4 km |
| Pope's Peak | 3,163 m | W 249° | 1.7 km |
| Mount St. Piran | 2,635 m | NE 43° | 1.9 km |
| Unnamed | 3,153 m | SW 231° | 2.0 km |