Trapper Peak (Canada)

Trapper Peak
Trapper Peak Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation	2,988 m (9,803 ft) [1]
Prominence	128 m (420 ft) [2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	51°40′42″N 116°35′30″W / 51.67833°N 116.59167°WCoordinates: 51°40′42″N 116°35′30″W / 51.67833°N 116.59167°W [2]
Geography
Location	Alberta - British Columbia, Canada
Parent range	Waputik Mountains
Topo map	Federal Maps 82N/10
Climbing
First ascent	July 21, 1933 by H.S. Kingman, J.M. Thorington, C. Kain[1][2]

Trapper Peak is a mountain in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, located on their border along the Continental Divide in the Wapta Icefield.

Trapper Peak has two summits, one accessible from Baker. Peyto Peak is located 2 km (1 mi) to the north-east.

The peak was originally named in 1892 by Walter D. Wilcox to honor his guide, trapper Bill Peyto, and the first ascent was in 1933 by Conrad Kain and party.^[2]

See also

• List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border

References

1. PeakFinder. "Trapper Peak". Retrieved 2007-09-10.
2. "Trapper Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2007-12-30.