Mount Tyrwhitt, Rocky mountain summit at Continental Divide in Kananaskis Country, Canada.
Mount Tyrwhitt rises to 2874 meters with steep ridges, rocky outcrops, and glacially carved valleys spanning across Alberta and British Columbia territories.
The Interprovincial Boundary Commission completed the first recorded ascent of Mount Tyrwhitt in 1915, marking its significance on the provincial border.
Indigenous communities utilized the lands around Mount Tyrwhitt for generations, establishing traditional hunting grounds and gathering sites in the surrounding valleys.
Access to Mount Tyrwhitt begins at Highwood Pass parking lot, requiring proper climbing equipment and weather monitoring for safe ascent conditions.
The mountain features a documented collection of 61 climbing routes, with September recording 34 percent of successful summit attempts.
Location: Alberta
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 2,874 m
GPS coordinates: 50.58246,-115.01611
Latest update: April 3, 2025 06:56
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