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Gusty Peak was named by Glen Boles in 1972 after making the first ascent, having completed it during extremely windy weather.[1] It is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta.[1][2]

Gusty Peak
Highest point
Elevation	3,000 m (9,800 ft)[1]
Prominence	226 m (741 ft)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	50°49′48″N 115°15′47″W
Geography
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Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	Kananaskis Range Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82J14 Spray Lakes Reservoir
Geology
Type of rock	sedimentary rock
Climbing
First ascent	1972 Glen Boles[1]
Easiest route	Easy ascent via south scree slopes.

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gusty Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[3] Temperatures can drop below −20 C with wind chill factors below −30 C.

References

External links

• Gusty Peak weather site: Mountain Forecast

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