Redoubt Peak is a 3,115-metre (10,220 ft) mountain summit located on the shared border of Jasper National Park in Alberta, and Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada. Redoubt Peak is part of The Ramparts in the Canadian Rockies. It was named in 1920 because it has an appearance similar to that of a redoubt on a castle.[3] Its nearest higher peak is Dungeon Peak, 0.6 km (0.37 mi) to the southeast.[3]

Redoubt Peak
Redoubt Peak seen from Amethyst Lakes at sunrise
Highest point
Elevation	3,115 m (10,220 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	179 m (587 ft)[3]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	52°41′22″N 118°17′57″W[4]
Geography
Redoubt Peak Location in Alberta and British Columbia Show map of Alberta Redoubt Peak Redoubt Peak (British Columbia) Show map of British Columbia
Country	Canada
Provinces	Alberta and British Columbia
Protected areas	Jasper National Park Mount Robson Provincial Park
Parent range	Park Ranges Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 83D9 Amethyst Lakes[4]
Climbing
First ascent	1927 F. H. Slark; F. Rutishauser
Easiest route	North-West Ridge III 5.6 East Face IV 5.7

History

The first ascent was made in 1927 by F. H. Slark and F. Rutishauser, who both perished on the descent. Their summit record was found on the top the following summer (in 1928).[3] The mountain's name became official in 1935 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.[4]

Climate

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Redoubt Peak is located in a subarctic climate zone with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[5] Temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill factors below -30 °C. Precipitation runoff from Redoubt Peak drains into the Athabasca River on its east side, and the Fraser River from the west side.

See also

• List of peaks on the British Columbia–Alberta border

References

External links

• Parks Canada web site: Jasper National Park
• Provincial Park web site: Mount Robson Provincial Park

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