Ptarmigan Peak

Ptarmigan Peak

Infobox Mountain
Name = Ptarmigan Peak
Elevation = convert|3035|m|ft|0Cite web| author=Peakfinder| url=http://www.peakfinder.com/peakfinder.asp?Peakname=Ptarmigan+Peak| title= Ptarmigan Peak|accessdate= 2007-08-31]
Location = flag|Alberta CAN
Range = Slate Range
Coordinates = coord|51|29|30|N|116|05|25|W|type:mountain_region:CA|display=inline,title
Topographic
NTS 82N/08
First ascent = 1909
Easiest route = Moderate scramble

Ptarmigan Peak is a peak located beside Pika Peak in Banff National Park, Alberta] , Canada.

The mountain was named in 1909 by J.W.A. Hickson after the he found several ptarmigan in the meadows below the peak. Hickson also made the first ascent guided by Edward Feuz jr.

The Lake Louise Mountain Resort is developed on the southern slopes of the Merlin Ridge, which includes Mount Richardson, Ptarmigan Peak, Pika Peak. A campground is located at the foot of the mountain, near Hidden Lake .

Routes

The scrambling route is via southern slopes starting from Hidden Lake.

References

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