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Stanley Peak
Photo by Kevin Altheimf, uploaded by Kevin Altheim
Details
| Elevation (feet): | 10351 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 3155 |
| Continent: | North America |
| Country: | Canada |
| Range/Region: | Rocky Mountains |
| Range/Region: | Canadian Rockies |
| Province: | British Columbia |
| Latitude: | 51.170249 |
| Longitude: | -116.054163 |
| Difficulty: | Basic Snow/Ice Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Year first climbed: | 1901 |
| First successful climber(s): | Edward Whymper |
| Nearest major airport: | Calgary International |
| Convenient Center: | Lake Louise |
Thanks to Rob Davidson for adding this peak.
Description
Stanley Peak is an attractive snow-covered peak in the Ball Range of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is located in the northeastern section of Kootenay National Park south of Vermillion Pass. This mountain offers several outstanding alpine grade III routes.
Stanley Peak was named in 1901 by Edward Whymper after Frederick Stanley, the sixth governor-general of Canada, and better known as the Stanley in professional hockey's "Stanley Cup."
Thanks to Rob Davidson for this description.
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