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Mount Columbia (Alberta)
| Mount Columbia | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 3,747 metres (12,294 feet) |
| Latitude: | 52° 08′ 50″ N |
| Longitude: | 117° 26′ 10″ W |
| Location: | Alberta, Canada |
| Topo map: | NTS 83C/03 |
| Range: | Sir Winston Churchill Range |
| First ascent: | 1902 by James Outram, guided by Christian Kaufmann |
| Easiest route: | rock climb |
Mount Columbia is the highest point in Alberta, Canada and the second highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1898 by J. Norman Collie after the Columbia River.
Routes
The normal route is on the east face, a non-technical climb in summer. Other routes include the North Ridge (V 5.7 W3).
See also
External links
Last updated: 05-13-2005 03:38:34
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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