Titkana Peak
| Titkana Peak | |
|---|---|
  Titkana Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,827 m (9,275 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 397 m (1,302 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°09′20″N 119°03′59″W / 53.15556°N 119.06639°WCoordinates: 53°09′20″N 119°03′59″W / 53.15556°N 119.06639°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Alberta British Columbia |
| Parent range | Rainbow Range |
| Topo map | NTS 83E/03 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1908 L. Coleman |
Titkana Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. Arthur Coleman originally named Ptarmigan Peak in 1907, it was renamed in 1908 to Titkana Peak. It is the Stoney Indian word for bird.[1][2]
See also
- List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
- Mountains of Alberta
- Mountains of British Columbia
References
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