Record SL-673597 · Wikidata Q22555306
Portal Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,911
m
9,551 ft
Prominence
86 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
51.6567° N,
116.5136° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPortal Peak is a 2,926-metre (9,600-foot) mountain summit located four kilometers west of Bow Lake in Banff National Park, in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Thompson, 1.0 km (0.62 mi) to the northwest. Portal Peak is situated east of the Wapta Icefield, and is a member of the Waputik Mountains. Portal Peak can be seen from the Icefields Parkway at Bow Lake.
First ascent
Date
1926
D. Duncan and L. Hudson
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Thompson | 3,084 m | NW 320° | 1.0 km |
| The Onion | 2,611 m | SE 152° | 1.9 km |
| Mount Jimmy Simpson | 2,966 m | N 10° | 3.3 km |
| St. Nicholas Peak | 2,970 m | S 166° | 3.4 km |
| Jimmy Junior Peak | 2,725 m | N 20° | 3.4 km |
| Centre Crowfoot Mountain | 2,974 m | E 101° | 3.7 km |