Eon Mountain
| Eon Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Eon Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,305 m (10,843 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 558 m (1,831 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°50′06″N 115°37′24″W / 50.83500°N 115.62333°WCoordinates: 50°50′06″N 115°37′24″W / 50.83500°N 115.62333°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
| Topo map | NTS 82J/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1921 Winthrop E. Stone |
Eon Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It is Alberta's 41st highest peak, and the 53rd highest peak in British Columbia. It was named in 1901 by James Outram.[1][2]
The first ascent of Mount Eon was in 1921 by Winthrop E. Stone, then President of Purdue University, who fell to his death shortly after reaching the summit.[1]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- 1 2 3 "Eon Mountain". PeakFinder.com.
- ↑ "Eon Mountain". Bivouac.com.
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