Record SL-673426 · Wikidata Q7256645
Ptarmigan Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
3,035
m
9,957 ft
Prominence
209 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.4922° N,
116.0903° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPtarmigan Peak is a mountain located near Pika Peak in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. The mountain was named in 1909 by J.W.A. Hickson, who named it after encountering several rock ptarmigan in the meadows below the peak. Hickson, guided by Edward Feuz Jr., also completed the first ascent of the peak that same year. The southern slopes of Merlin Ridge, which includes Ptarmigan Peak, Mount Richardson, and Pika Peak, are home to the Lake Louise Mountain Resort. A backcountry campground is located at the base of the mountain, near Hidden Lake.
First ascent
Date
1909
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pika Peak | 3,010 m | NW 294° | 0.9 km |
| Pika Peak | 3,053 m | NW 296° | 1.1 km |
| Packer's Pass Peak | 2,537 m | E 74° | 1.5 km |
| Wall of Jericho | 2,910 m | N 346° | 1.7 km |
| Mount Richardson | 3,086 m | W 282° | 2.2 km |
| Redoubt Mountain | 2,902 m | S 167° | 2.9 km |