Record SL-676713 · Wikidata Q6923893
Mount Strachan
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Elevation
2,682
m
8,799 ft
Prominence
272 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
50.3824° N,
114.8150° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Strachan is located North of Fording River Pass and straddles the Continental Divide marking the Alberta-British Columbia border. It was named in 1918 after Lt. Henry Strachan, VC, a Scottish born Canadian army officer. Lt. Strachan was awarded the Victoria Cross after leading his regiment through German lines in World War I, killing seven gunners of a machine gun battery with his own sword and returning safely with his men and 15 prisoners through enemy lines during the night.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Muir | 2,758 m | NW 329° | 1.5 km |
| Muir SW2 | 2,662 m | W 255° | 2.1 km |
| Carnarvon Peak | 2,835 m | SE 151° | 2.6 km |
| Mount MacLaren | 2,837 m | SE 146° | 3.2 km |
| Mount ArmLaren | 2,809 m | SE 129° | 3.5 km |
| Weary Creek Hill | 2,300 m | W 291° | 3.5 km |