Arctomys Peak is a summit in Alberta, Canada.[4]
Arctomys Peak | |
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![]() Arctomys Peak summit cairn, the Lyells in back | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,793 m (9,163 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 184 m (604 ft)[2] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°56′20″N 117°00′18″W[3] |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Arctomys Peak Location in Alberta Show map of Alberta![]() ![]() Arctomys Peak Arctomys Peak (Canada) Show map of Canada | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces | Alberta |
Topo map | NTS 82N10 Blaeberry River[3] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1918 by the Interprovincial Boundary Commission[2] |
Easiest route | Via Glacier Lake trail (as for the Lyells). |
Arctomys Peak was given the scientific name by Arthur O. Wheeler of a type of marmot native to the region.[5]
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