Mons Peak

Mons Peak
Mons Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation	3,087 m (10,128 ft) ^[1]
Prominence	367 m (1,204 ft)
Coordinates	51°51′36″N 117°02′06″W / 51.86000°N 117.03500°W / 51.86000; -117.03500Coordinates: 51°51′36″N 117°02′06″W / 51.86000°N 117.03500°W / 51.86000; -117.03500
Geography
Location	Alberta British Columbia
Topo map	NTS 82N/14
Climbing
First ascent	1902 by James Outram

Mons Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1920 after the town of Mons in Belgium.^[1]^[2]

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Mons Peak

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