Trapper Peak (Canada)

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Trapper Peak
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Trapper Peak (left), Baker Glacier, and Mt. Baker (right) viewed from northwest
Highest point
Elevation 2,988 m (9,803 ft) [1]
Prominence 128 m (420 ft) [2]
Listing Mountains of Alberta
Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates 51°40′38″N116°35′27″W / 51.67722°N 116.59083°W / 51.67722; -116.59083 [3]
Geography
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Trapper Peak
Location in Alberta
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Trapper Peak
Trapper Peak (British Columbia)
Country Canada
Provinces Alberta and British Columbia
Parent range Waputik Mountains
Topo map NTS 82N10 Blaeberry River [3]
Climbing
First ascent July 21, 1933 by H.S. Kingman, J.M. Thorington, C. Kain [4] [1] [2]

Trapper Peak is a mountain in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, located on their border along the Continental Divide in the Wapta Icefield.

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Trapper Peak has two summits, one accessible from Baker. Peyto Peak is located 2 km (1 mi) to the north-east.

The peak was originally named in 1892 by Walter D. Wilcox to honor his guide, trapper Bill Peyto, and the first ascent was in 1933 by Conrad Kain and party. [2] [4]

Geology

Trapper Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny. [5]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Trapper Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. [6] Temperatures can drop below −20 °C (−4 °F) with wind chill factors below −30 °C (−22 °F).

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References

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