Elephas Mountain

Elephas Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler for its resemblance to an elephant's head; Elephas is the Latin word for elephant.[2]

Elephas Mountain
Elephas Mountain
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation2,978 m (9,770 ft)[1]
Prominence328 m (1,076 ft)[1]
Coordinates52°35′47″N 118°18′37″W
Geography
CountryCanada
ProvincesAlberta and British Columbia
Parent rangePark Ranges
Topo mapNTS 83D/09
Climbing
First ascent1933 by H. Burns, O. Haw, C.C. Wates, W.J. Watson[2]

See also

References

  1. "Elephas Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
  2. "Elephas Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2019-07-10.


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