Collier Peak

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Collier Peak
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Collier Peak
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation 2,769 m (9,085 ft) [1]
Prominence 94 m (308 ft)
Coordinates 51°23′30″N116°18′12″W / 51.39167°N 116.30333°W / 51.39167; -116.30333
Geography
Location Alberta
British Columbia
Topo map NTS 82N8 Lake Louise
Climbing
First ascent 1893 H.P. Nichols, S.E.S. Allen

Collier Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1903 after Collier, Dr. Joseph. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Collier Peak". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  2. "Collier Peak". Bivouac.com.