Panther Mountain (Alberta)
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| Panther Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,943 metres (9,656 ft)[1] |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Bare Range |
| Prominence | 483 metres (1,585 ft)[2] |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Topo map | NTS 82O/12 |
| First ascent | 1891 by J.J. McArthur and Tom Wilson |
Panther Mountain is a mountain in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
The mountain was named in 1884 by George M. Dawson after learning that the local Indians referred to a river below the peak as "The river where the mountain lion was killed".[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Peakfinder. Panther Mountain. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
- ^ Panther Mountain on Bivouac.com
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