Bennington Peak is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler, in commemoration of Bennington, Vermont, the birthplace of explorer Simon Fraser.[1][2][4]

Bennington Peak
Highest point
Elevation	3,260 m (10,700 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	110 m (360 ft)[2]
Parent peak	McDonnell Peak (3289 m)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	52°39′18″N 118°17′53″W[3]
Geography
Bennington Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia Show map of Alberta Bennington Peak Bennington Peak (British Columbia) Show map of British Columbia
Country	Canada
Provinces	Alberta and British Columbia
Protected areas	Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park
Parent range	Park Ranges
Topo map	NTS 83D9 Amethyst Lakes[3]
Climbing
First ascent	1926 R.B.M. Bibby, J.H. Hoag, N.W. Spadavecchia[2]
Easiest route	East Ridge III 5.4 North Face IV 5.7

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, the mountain is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. In terms of favorable weather, July and August present the best months for climbing. However, these months coincide with mosquito season, which requires effective defenses. Precipitation runoff from the peak drains into tributaries of the Athabasca River on its east side, and the headwaters of the Fraser River from the west side.

See also

• List of peaks on the Alberta–British Columbia border

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