Mount Nirvana
| Mount Nirvana | |
|---|---|
  Mount Nirvana Location in Canada | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,773 m (9,098 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,663 m (5,456 ft) [1] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 61°52′29″N 127°40′49″W / 61.87472°N 127.68028°WCoordinates: 61°52′29″N 127°40′49″W / 61.87472°N 127.68028°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Parent range | Backbone Ranges in the Mackenzie Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 95E/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | July 1965 |
Mount Nirvana, at 2,773 m (9,098 ft) is the unofficial name of the highest mountain in the Northwest Territories, Canada.[2]
History
Part of the Mackenzie Mountains, it was first climbed by Bill Buckingham and Lew Surdam in July 1965.[3]
Today
As of 2008, the Canadian Government continues to refer to the mountain as "unnamed peak",[2][3] however, the name "Mount Nirvana" is commonly depicted in alpine literature.
See also
- List of highest points of Canadian provinces and territories
- Mountain peaks of Canada
- Mountain peaks of North America
References
- 1 2 3 "Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- 1 2 Mount Nirvana at Bivouac.com
- 1 2 Principal heights by range or region from Statistics Canada
External links
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