Mount Stephen
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| Mount Stephen | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3,199 metres (10,495 ft)[1] |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Range | Canadian Rockies |
| Prominence | 989 m (3,245 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: [1] |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
| First ascent | 1887 by James J. McArthur, T. Riley |
| Easiest route | scramble (difficult) |
Mt. Stephen
Location in British Columbia
Mount Stephen is a mountain located in the Kicking Horse River Valley of Yoho National Park, ½ km east of Field. The mountain was named in 1886 for George Stephen, the first president of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[1][2]
The mountain is comprised mainly of shales and dolomites from the Cambrian era, some 550 million years ago.
The first ascent was made in September 1887 when James. J. McArthur and his assistant T. Riley, which was made even more difficult by the surveying equipment they also carried with them. Unfortunately for them, smoke from forest fires limited visibility from the top.[1][2]
[edit] Climbing routes
- The main route (scramble) ascends slopes on the southwest face but requires much route finding and the final section of 125 metres to the top is rated difficult. A cornice on the summit may prevent parties from reaching the top so if in doubt of conditions, attempts should wait until August. The route also passes through a fossil bed and thus requires a special park permit to be in the area. The elevation gain is 1920 m (6,300 ft).
- A rock climbing route on the north ridge is rated III 5.7.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Mount Stephen in the Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
- ^ a b c Mt. Stephen on PeakFinder
