Quadra Mountain, Mountain summit between Banff and Kootenay National Parks, Canada
Quadra Mountain is a summit situated along the Continental Divide between Alberta and British Columbia, reaching 3,173 meters in elevation. The peak features four distinct pinnacles that form its notable profile.
The mountain was first summited in 1910 when F.C. Bell, A.M. Gordon, Edward Feuz Jr., and J.W.A. Hickson reached its peak. This early ascent coincided with the period when Wheeler assigned its name.
The mountain's name comes from Wheeler's 1910 designation based on its four peaks. Later interpretations mistakenly connected it to Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, though this link was based on misidentification.
The North Face offers the most direct climbing approach to the summit and demands solid climbing skills with proper equipment. July provides the best conditions for mountaineering, with generally favorable snow situations and more stable weather patterns.
Nearby Mount Fay reaches 3,234 meters and serves as the parent peak, sitting roughly 2 kilometers away. This proximity of two separate summits makes the area noteworthy for those planning combined mountain expeditions.
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