Location Alberta, Canada Easiest route Moderate scramble First ascent 1909 Province Alberta Parent range Slate Range | Topo map NTS 82N/08 Elevation 3,035 m Prominence 209 m Mountain range Slate Range | |
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Similar Mount Richardson, Fossil Mountain, Redoubt Mountain, Mount Brett, Mount Aylmer | ||
Ptarmigan Peak is a peak located beside Pika Peak in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Map of Ptarmigan Peak, Improvement District No. 9, AB, Canada
The mountain was named in 1909 by J.W.A. Hickson after he found several ptarmigan in the meadows below the peak. Hickson also made the first ascent guided by Edward Feuz jr.
The Lake Louise Mountain Resort is developed on the southern slopes of the Merlin Ridge, which includes Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak, Pika Peak. A backcountry campground is located at the foot of the mountain, near Hidden Lake.
Routes
The scrambling route is via southern slopes starting from Hidden Lake.
References
Ptarmigan Peak (Alberta) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA