Record SL-676583 · Wikidata Q22701502
The Monarch
No list classifications
Elevation
2,904
m
9,528 ft
Prominence
555 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
51.0511° N,
115.8481° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Monarch is a 2,895-metre (9,498-foot) mountain summit located in the Ball Range of the Canadian Rockies in British Columbia, Canada. The Monarch is situated on the boundary between Kootenay National Park and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, four kilometres to the west side of the Continental Divide. Although not visible from roads, The Monarch is a prominent feature seen from the slopes above Sunshine Village ski resort. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Bourgeau, 10.35 km (6.43 mi) to the north-northeast.
First ascent
Date
1913
Conrad Kain with Interprovincial Boundary Survey
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Ramparts | 2,235 m | N 345° | 3.2 km |
| Twin Cairns | 2,434 m | NE 51° | 3.8 km |
| Natalko Peak | 2,734 m | NW 304° | 4.4 km |
| Mount Standish | 2,420 m | NE 63° | 4.8 km |