Yak Peak

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Yak Peak

Yak Peak from Needle Peak
Elevation 2,039 metres (6,690 ft)
Location British Columbia, Canada
Range Pacific Ranges
Prominence 500 m (1,640 ft)
Coordinates 49°36′11.9″N 121°06′11.9″W / 49.603306, -121.103306Coordinates: 49°36′11.9″N 121°06′11.9″W / 49.603306, -121.103306
Topo map NTS 92H/11
First ascent possibly C.E. Cairnes or George Dawson c. 1906[1]
Easiest route Scramble via the NE Ridge

Yak Peak is a granite summit located on the Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia East of Hope. The mountain lies less than one km from a highway rest area, and is easily visible from a long stretch of the highway. It is known for some fine granite rock climbing routes, notably Yak Crack.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Yak Peak. The Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia. Retrieved on 2007-05-01.