Easiest route Easy scramble First ascent 1906 Province Alberta | Topo map NTS 82N/09 Elevation 2,946 m Prominence 471 m Mountain range Slate Range | |
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Similar Mount Richardson, Mount Brett, Skoki Mountain, Redoubt Mountain, Mount Aylmer | ||
Fossil Mountain is a mountain located south of Skoki Mountain in Banff National Park, Canada. The mountain was named in 1906 by M.P. Bridgland, of the first ascent party, after the numerous fossils that can be found on its slopes.
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Map of Fossil Mountain, Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada
Fossil Mountain is the site of the first known skiing fatality in the Canadian Rockies. On April 7, 1933, Raymond Paley died in a slab avalanche when he attempted to ski down the mountain after skiing almost to the top.
Routes
The scrambling route ascends easy screen slopes from Deception Pass. Due to these easy slopes, the mountain is sometimes ascended in winter by skiers.
References
Fossil Mountain (Alberta) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA