Beatrice Peak Explained

Beatrice Peak
Elevation M:3125
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:39
Prominence Ref:[2]
Parent:Ball Range
Listing:Mountains of Alberta
Mountains of British Columbia
Subdivision1 Type:Provinces
Country:Canada
Map:Canada
Label Position:right
Map Size:200
Coordinates:51.1628°N -116.0264°W
First Ascent:1912 by J.P. Forde, Beatrice Shultz, and party
Easiest Route:Scramble

Beatrice Peak is a peak located on the Continental Divide on the border of Banff and Kootenay National Parks, between Stanley Peak and Mount Ball. The mountain was named in 1912 by the Alpine Club of Canada after Beatrice Shultz who climbed the mountain that year.[3]

The scrambling route to Mt. Ball includes the ascent of Beatrice Peak.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 101. Beatrice Peak. 2004-08-29.
  2. 15051. Beatrice Peak. 2013-06-23.
  3. Book: Boles . Glen W.. Roger W. . Laurilla . William L. . Putnam . Canadian Mountain Place Names . registration . Vancouver. Rocky Mountain Books . 2006. 39. 978-1-894765-79-4.