Triad Peak
Triad Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia very close to the continental divide at the head of the Athabasca River Valley near Jasper Park, Alberta/BC border. Major headwaters are Athabasca & Columbia rivers. A "triad" is a group of three. First ascended in 1936 by E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell jr., F.S. North, J. Monroe (Thorington Journal reference AAJ 3-61).
Triad Peak | |
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Triad Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 198 m (650 ft) |
Coordinates | 52°07′42″N 117°33′30″W / 52.12833°N 117.55833°WCoordinates: 52°07′42″N 117°33′30″W / 52.12833°N 117.55833°W |
Geography | |
Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
Parent range | Park Ranges |
Topo map | NTS 83C/04 |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1936 E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell jr., F.S. North, J. Monroe Thorington |
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
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