Titkana Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,804 m (9,199 ft) [1] [2] |
Prominence | 397 m (1,302 ft) [3] |
Listing | |
Coordinates | 53°09′18″N119°03′54″W / 53.155°N 119.065°W [4] |
Geography | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces | Alberta and British Columbia |
Parent range | Rainbow Range |
Topo map | NTS 83E3 Mount Robson [4] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1908 L. Coleman [1] |
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