Blanshard Peak

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Blanshard Peak (Blanshard Needle)

Blanshard Peak seen from near the summit of Golden Ears (mountain)
Elevation 1,550 m (5,085 ft)
Location British Columbia, Canada
Range Garibaldi Ranges
Prominence 170 m (558 ft)
Coordinates 49°20′36″N, 122°30′00″WCoordinates: 49°20′36″N, 122°30′00″W
Topo map NTC 92G/14
First ascent 1918 P. James, Don Munday, M. Worsley[1]
Easiest route 30 m of 5th class, 4th class scramble[2]

Blanshard Peak also known as The Blanshard Needle by local climbers[3] is a distinctive rock pinnacle in Golden Ears Provincial Park that is visible from many places in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Named for the first governor of the colony of Vancouver Island, the name of the summit and area is the subject of some confusion due to the labeling of the entire Golden Ears Group on the published maps for the area[4][5]. Mount Blanshard was originally the name of the Golden Ears massif, which later became attached to the summit at the southern end of the group[6].

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  1. ^ Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
  2. ^ Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
  3. ^ Ricker-CAJ83
  4. ^ 92G/08
  5. ^ 92G/07
  6. ^ Ricker-CAJ83

[edit] References

  • Blanshard Peak. Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-02-18.
  • Ricker, Karl (1983). "". Canadian Alpine Journal 66: pp 40–43. 
  • Canada Centre for Mapping, Stave Lake 92G/08 Edition 4, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, 1992.
  • Canada Centre for Mapping, Port Coquitlam 92G/07 Edition 5, Department of Energy Mines and Resources, 1999.

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