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Stanley Peak
| Stanley Peak | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 3,155 metres (10,352 feet) |
| Latitude: | 51° 10′ 15″ N |
| Longitude: | 116° 03′ 20″ W |
| Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Topo map: | NTS 82N/01 |
| Range: | Ball Range |
| First ascent: | 1901 by Edward Whymper and guides |
| Easiest route: | scramble (difficult) |
Stanley Peak is a mountain located in the northeastern section of Kootenay National Park. The mountain was named in 1901 by Edward Whymper after Frederick Stanley, the sixth governor-general of Canada.
The peak is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 93 . Stanley Glacier on the northeast face of the peak can be seen up close by following a hiking trail into a hanging valley between the peak and a southern outlier of Storm Mountain .
Stanley Peak can be ascended from a scrambling route by late summer but involves much routefinding among the many ledges and gullies on the north face. Climbing routes (UIAA III) travel the north and northeast faces.
External link
- Stanley Peak on PeakFinder - photos
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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