Blanshard Peak

Blanshard Peak also known as The Blanshard Needle by local climbers^[4] is a distinctive rock pinnacle in Golden Ears Provincial Park that is visible from many places in the Lower Mainland. Named for the first governor of the colony of Vancouver Island, the name of the summit and area is the subject of some confusion due to the labeling of the entire Golden Ears Group on the published maps for the area.^[5][6] Mount Blanshard is the proper name of the Golden Ears massif, and later became attached by authors of climbing guides to the summit at the southern end of the group.^[4]

Blanshard Peak
Blanshard Needle
Blanshard Peak seen from near the summit of Golden Ears (mountain)
Highest point
Elevation	1,550 m (5,090 ft)[1]
Prominence	170 m (560 ft)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°20′36″N 122°30′00″W[2]
Geography
Blanshard Peak Location in British Columbia
Location in Golden Ears Provincial Park
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	New Westminster Land District
Parent range	Garibaldi Ranges
Topo map	NTS[2] 92G14 Cheakamus River
Climbing
First ascent	1918 P. James, Don Munday, M. Worsley[3]
Easiest route	30 m of 5th class, 4th class scramble[3]

Gallery

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  Blanshard viewed from Evans Peak

See also

• Golden Ears Group
• Golden Ears (mountain)
• Edge Peak