Paragon Peak

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Paragon Peak
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Paragon Peak farthest to right (Bennington Peak and Parapet Peak to left)
Highest point
Elevation 3,030 m (9,940 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 161 m (528 ft) [3]
Parent peak Oubliette Mountain (3070 m) [3]
Listing
Coordinates 52°40′29″N118°17′19″W / 52.67472°N 118.28861°W / 52.67472; -118.28861 [4]
Geography
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Paragon Peak
Location in Alberta
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Paragon Peak
Location in British Columbia
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Paragon Peak
Location in Canada
Country Canada
Provinces Alberta and British Columbia
Parent range Park Ranges [3]
Topo map NTS 83D9 Amethyst Lakes [4]
Climbing
First ascent 1919 A. Carpe, Howard Palmer [1] [3]
Easiest route East Ridge I

Paragon Peak is located at the southern end of Mount Robson Provincial Park on the border of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. [5] It was named in 1921 by Howard Palmer. [1] [3]

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References

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  5. "Paragon Peak". BC Geographical Names . Retrieved 2021-09-13.