Mount Richardson (Alberta)
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| Mount Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3,086 metres (10,125 feet) |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Slate Range |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
| First ascent | 1911 |
| Easiest route | scramble |
Mount Richardson is a mountain located beside Pika Peak in Banff National Park. The mountain was named in 1859 by James Hector after Sir John Richardson who was the ship's surgeon and naturalist on John Franklin's 1819 and 1825 expeditions into the Arctic.
The first ascent was made in 1911 by L.L. Delafield who was guided by Edward Feuz jr..
[edit] Routes
The scrambling route (rated easy/moderate) begins from Hidden Lake and ascends the southern slopes to the top. The only real challenge on the ascent are a few rubbly gullies just above the lake. A traverse to Pika Peak can be made via the Richardson-Pika col and the west ridge, however this undertaking is much more difficult.
[edit] External links
- Mt. Richardson on Peakfinder - photos.
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