Mount Norquay
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| Mount Norquay | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,522 metres (8,275 feet) |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Vermilion Range |
| Prominence | 588 m |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/04 |
| First ascent | 1917 by N.W. Greenham |
| Easiest route | scramble (difficult) |
Mount Norquay is a mountain in Banff National Park, Canada that lies directly northwest of the town of Banff. The mountain is the site of a popular skiing area (Ski Norquay). The mountain was named in 1904 after John Norquay, premier of Manitoba from 1878-1887. Norquay climbed the mountain that now bears his name in 1887 or 1888 but, contrary to some reports, did not actually reach the summit.
The mountain can be scrambled on the western side but involves a number of difficult steps and some exposure. Ascent is not advised while snow persists on the route.
