Record SL-676948 · Wikidata Q7968306
Wapta Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
2,778
m
9,114 ft
Prominence
952 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
51.4495° N,
116.4767° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaWapta Mountain is a mountain located in the Canadian Rockies between Emerald Lake and Yoho Valley in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. It stands just north of the ridge containing the Burgess Shale fossil beds. Along with The Vice President and Mount Burgess, Wapta Mountain forms the backdrop to Emerald Lake. In 1901, James Outram, J. H. Scattergood, and their guide C. Bohren, became the first people to ascend Wapta Mountain. Wapta Mountain overlooks Takakkaw Falls (1,247 feet), the second tallest waterfall in western Canada. The word "Wapta" means "river" in the Stoney language.
First ascent
Date
1901
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Field | 2,643 m | SE 155° | 2.3 km |
| Walcott Peak | 2,575 m | SW 215° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Burgess | 2,588 m | SW 211° | 3.8 km |
| Michael Peak | 2,696 m | NW 326° | 4.6 km |
| Mount Ogden | 2,695 m | E 74° | 4.9 km |
| Wolverine Peak | 2,703 m | NE 39° | 5.0 km |