Record SL-676568 · Wikidata Q7769756
The Towers
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Elevation
2,846
m
9,337 ft
Prominence
189 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
50.8870° N,
115.6020° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Towers is a 2,842-metre (9,324-foot) mountain located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It also straddles the shared boundary of Banff National Park with Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park. It was named in 1917 by Arthur O. Wheeler. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Magog, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to the west.
First ascent
Date
1916
Interprovincial Boundary Commission
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naiset Peak | 2,809 m | W 264° | 0.9 km |
| Terrapin Mountain | 2,954 m | SW 236° | 1.3 km |
| Naiset Point | 2,720 m | NW 309° | 1.4 km |
| Wonder Peak | 2,852 m | E 79° | 2.1 km |
| Mount Magog | 3,095 m | W 248° | 2.5 km |
| Ely's Dome | 2,830 m | E 74° | 2.8 km |