Sir James Outram (1864-1925) was a British clergyman, who made many first ascents in the Canadian Rockies in the early 1900s. Outram was born on October 13, 1864 in London, the son of Sir Francis Boyd Outram.

His climbing accomplishments include:

• 1900 - ascent of Cascade Mountain (2,998m/9,836')
• 1901 - first ascent (guided) of Mount Assiniboine
• 1902 - first ascent of Mount Columbia (3,747m)
• 1902 - first ascent of Mount Forbes (3,612m)
• 1902 - first ascent of Mount Wilson (3,260m/10,696')

Outram wrote a book about his adventures called In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies.

In 1920, Mount Outram in Banff National Park was named in his honour.

Outram died in Victoria, British Columbia on May 13, 1925 after several months of illness.

Reference

• Outram, James

General James Outram

Born at Butterley Hall derbyshire on the 29th January 1803 Sir James Outram was to became best known as the defender of Lucknow in the Indian Mutiny but he was also a gifted political agent and big game hunter. Winning a cadetship at the age of sixteen he entered the Bombay Army. He served with distinction during the First Afghan War at one point making a long journey across dangerous territory in disguise. A skilled political agent he showed tact and understanding of local politics and was often opposed to Sir Charles Napiers harsher policies. He did not tolerate corruption and was removed from the Bombay Army for uncovering official corruption. Recalled when the mutiny broke out he was given the command of two divisions with which he joined Sir Henry Havelock at Cawnpore then marching to Lucknow. He held the city until the second relief force arrived and defended a walled park the Alambagh against severe odds until the city was captured. Sir James received a baroncy in 1858 for his work in India but the tropical climate had broken his health and he was forced to return to England in 1860 dying in the Pyrenees in March 1863.