Alnus Peak

Alnus Peak is located on the Canadian provincial boundary between Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1921 by Arthur O. Wheeler; alnus is the Latin name of the Alder tree.[2][1] The name may refer to the dense stands of Red Alder found in the area.[3]

Alnus Peak
Alnus Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation2,968 m (9,738 ft)[1]
Prominence508 m (1,667 ft)[1]
Coordinates52°29′18″N 118°00′24″W[1]
Geography
LocationAlberta / British Columbia, Canada
Parent rangePark Ranges
Topo mapNTS 83D/08
Climbing
First ascent1920 Boundary Commission[1]

See also

References

  1. "Alnus Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  2. "Alnus Peak". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-07.
  3. Boles, Glen W.; Laurilla, Roger W.; Putnam, William L. (2006). Canadian Mountain Place Names. Vancouver: Rocky Mountain Books. p. 26. ISBN 978-1-894765-79-4.


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