Younghusband Ridge

Younghusband Ridge
Younghusband Ridge

Location in Alberta and British Columbia

Highest point
Elevation 3,170 m (10,400 ft)[1]
Prominence 130 m (430 ft)
Coordinates 52°13′36″N 117°49′00″W / 52.22667°N 117.81667°W / 52.22667; -117.81667Coordinates: 52°13′36″N 117°49′00″W / 52.22667°N 117.81667°W / 52.22667; -117.81667
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Parent range Park Ranges
Topo map NTS 83C/04
Climbing
First ascent 1927 by Alfred J. Ostheimer, guided by Hans Fuhrer

Younghusband Ridge is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1927 by Alfred J. Ostheimer after Lt. Col. Sir Francis Edward Younghusband.[1][2]

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