Mount Abbott (British Columbia) Explained

Mount Abbott (British Columbia) should not be confused with Mount Sir John Abbott.

Mount Abbott
Elevation M:2465
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:45
Range:Selkirk Mountains
Parent Peak:Mount Afton (2553 m)
Listing:Mountains of British Columbia
State Type:Province
Country:Canada
District:Kootenay Land District
Region Type:Park
Region:Glacier National Park
Map:Canada British Columbia#Canada
Label Position:left
Map Size:200
Coordinates:51.2364°N -117.5092°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]
Topo Maker:NTS
Topo Map:[3]
First Ascent:1888

Mount Abbott is a mountain in British Columbia, Canada, located within Glacier National Park. The peak is west of the Asulkan Creek drainage, near Rogers Pass. It is named for Harry Braithwaite Abbott, a superintendent of the Canadian Pacific Railway.[4] The first ascent was made by William Spotswood Green and Henry Swanzy in 1888. The route is a relatively easy scramble.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 2379. Mount Abbott. 2010-01-16.
  2. 128. Mount Abbott. 2010-01-16.
  3. JAAKN. Mount Abbott. 2021-01-31.
  4. Book: Woods, John G.. Glacier country : Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks. registration. 1987. Douglas & McIntyre, in co-operation with Environment Canada, Parks. Vancouver, BC. 0888945418. 65.