Quadra Mountain
| Quadra Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Quadra Mountain Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,174 m (10,413 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 285 m (935 ft) [2] |
| Coordinates | 51°17′13″N 116°09′12″W / 51.28694°N 116.15333°WCoordinates: 51°17′13″N 116°09′12″W / 51.28694°N 116.15333°W [3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta - British Columbia |
| Parent range | Bow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 82N/08 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1910 F.C. Bell, A.M. Gordon, E. Feuz Jr., J.W.A. Hickson |
| Easiest route | North Face II |
Quadra Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1910 by Arthur O. Wheeler.[1][2] The name refers to the mountain's four pinnacles. However, in 1952 the form of the name was changed to Mount Quadra in the mistaken belief that it had been named after Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra—mountains named for people taking the form "Mount Person's Name". In 1983 the form was changed back to Quadra Mountain by British Columbia and Alberta, and in 1984 by Parks Canada.[3]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia – Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
- 1 2 "Quadra Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
- 1 2 "Quadra Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
- 1 2 "Quadra Mountain". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
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