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The Three Sisters (Alberta)

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Topo map
  
NTS 82O/03

Elevation
  
2,936 m

Province
  
Alberta

First ascent
  
1887 by J.J. McArthur

Mountain range
  
Canadian Rockies

Parent range
  
Canadian Rockies

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The Three Sisters are a trio of peaks near Canmore, Alberta, Canada. They are known individually as Big Sister (Faith), Middle Sister (Charity) and Little Sister (Hope).

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Map of Three Sisters, Kananaskis, AB, Canada

In the traditional language of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney) the peaks are also referred to as the three sisters. However, the name refers to a story of Ĩ-ktomnĩ, the old man or trickster, who would promise 'three sisters' in marriage whenever he was in trouble.

Peaks

Big Sister is a moderate scramble on southwestern slopes while Middle Sister is an easy scramble from Stewart Creek. Little Sister is a more difficult ascent requiring technical climbing skills.

References

The Three Sisters (Alberta) Wikipedia