Fossil Mountain (Alberta)
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- For other mountains by this name, see Fossil Mountain.
| Fossil Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 2,946 metres (9,666 feet) |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Slate Range |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/09 |
| First ascent | 1906 |
| Easiest route | scramble |
Fossil Mountain is a mountain located south of Skoki Mountain in Banff National Park. The mountain was named in 1906 after the numerous fossils that can be found on its slopes.
Fossil Mountain is the site of the first known skiing fatality in the Canadian Rockies. On April 7, 1933, Raymond Paley died in a slab avalanche when he attempted to ski down the mountain after skiing almost to the top.
[edit] Routes
The scrambling route ascends easy screen slopes from Deception Pass. Due to these easy slopes, the mountain is sometimes ascended in winter by skiers.
[edit] External links
- Fossil Mountain on Peakfinder - photos.
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