Sunwapta Peak
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| Sunwapta Peak | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3,315 metres (10,875 feet) |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Range | Canadian Rockies |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/06 |
| First ascent | 1906 (?) by Jimmy Simpson |
| Easiest route | Easy scramble |
Sunwapta Peak is a peak located in the Sunwapta River valley of Jasper National Park, just north of the Columbia Icefield. The peak was named in 1892 after the Stoney Indian word "Sunwapta" meaning "turbulent river". The mountain can be seen from the Icefields Parkway (Highway 93).
[edit] Routes
The normal climbing route is via the southwest slopes, requiring an elevation gain of 1,735 metres (5,690 ft) to the summit from the trail head located beside the Icefields Parkway.
[edit] External link
- Sunwapta Peak on Peakfinder - photos
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