Bennington Peak
| Bennington Peak | |
|---|---|
  Bennington Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,260 m (10,700 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Coordinates | 52°39′17″N 118°17′53″W / 52.65472°N 118.29806°WCoordinates: 52°39′17″N 118°17′53″W / 52.65472°N 118.29806°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/09 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1926 R.B.M. Bibby, J.H. Hoag, N.W. Spadavecchia |
| Easiest route |
East Ridge III 5.4 North Face IV 5.7 |
Bennington Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler. Bennington, Vermont is the birthplace of explorer Simon Fraser.[1][2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- 1 2 "Bennington Peak". PeakFinder.com.
- ↑ "Bennington Peak". Bivouac.com.
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