Sunwapta Peak

Sunwapta Peak
Sunwapta Peak

Alberta, Canada

Highest point
Elevation 3,315 m (10,876 ft) [1]
Prominence 1,014 m (3,327 ft) [1]
Coordinates 52°20′54″N 117°16′24″W / 52.34833°N 117.27333°W / 52.34833; -117.27333Coordinates: 52°20′54″N 117°16′24″W / 52.34833°N 117.27333°W / 52.34833; -117.27333 [1]
Geography
Location Alberta, Canada
Parent range Canadian Rockies
Topo map NTS 83C/06
Climbing
First ascent 1906 (?) by Jimmy Simpson
Easiest route Easy scramble

Sunwapta Peak is a peak located in the Sunwapta River valley of Jasper National Park, just north of the Columbia Icefield. The peak was named in 1892 after the Stoney Indian word "Sunwapta" meaning "turbulent river". The mountain can be seen from the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93).

Routes

The normal climbing route is via the southwest slopes, requiring an elevation gain of 1,735 m (5,692 ft) to the summit from the trail head located beside the Icefields Parkway.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sunwapta Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-01-02.


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