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Brenta Spire is a peak in the Purcell Mountains of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. Brenta Spire is the highest and middle of the three granite spires on a cirque west of Cobalt Lake.[1]

Brenta Spire, The Bugaboos
Brenta Spire
Highest point
Elevation	2,958 m (9,705 ft)[1]
Prominence	313 m (1,027 ft)[1]
Coordinates	50°45′36″N 116°46′20″W[1]
Geography
Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Kootenay Land District
Parent range	Purcell Mountains, Columbia Mountains
Topo map	NTS 82K10 Howser Creek
Geology
Mountain type	Granite
Climbing
First ascent	1938 M. Schnellbacher; L. Coveney; S. Hendricks; P. Olton; P. Prescott[1]

Routes

The most common route is the south ridge, which can be climbed on its own or as part of the popular Brenta Spire - Northpost Spire traverse.[2]

References

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