Pyramid Mountain (Alberta)

Pyramid Mountain is a mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, named for its pyramid-like shape. James Hector named the mountain in 1859 due to its appearance from the Athabasca River valley on the eastern side of the peak.^[1]

Pyramid Mountain
Pyramid from Maligne Lookout
Highest point
Elevation	2,766 m (9,075 ft)[1]
Prominence	761 m (2,497 ft)[2]
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	52°57′04″N 118°08′57″W[3]
Geography
Pyramid Mountain Location in Alberta
Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	Victoria Cross Ranges
Topo map	NTS 83D16 Jasper[3]
Climbing
First ascent	George Kinney, guided by Conrad Kain[1]
Easiest route	Scramble[4]

Part of the Victoria Cross Ranges in the Athabasca River Valley the mountain is in the major headwaters for the Athabasca River. The peak is just under 10 km (6 mi) north-west of the town of Jasper.

The mountain is a relatively easy scramble on the eastern slopes. These slopes can be reached by following a steep fire road from the parking lot at Pyramid Lake, 11.5 km (7 mi) southeast of the peak.^[4]

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Pyramid Mountain 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.

Gallery

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  Pyramid Mountain from Pyramid Lake, August 2012

See also

• Geography of Alberta