Mount Tyrwhitt

Mount Tyrwhitt is a 2874 meter peak at the Continental Divide in Kananaskis Country. It features steep ridges, rocky outcrops, and glacially carved valleys that span across Alberta and British Columbia.

The Interprovincial Boundary Commission first recorded this peak in 1915. That exploration contributed to mapping the boundary between the two provinces.

Indigenous peoples hunted and gathered in the valleys around this peak for centuries. The landscape still reflects the routes and places that held meaning for these communities.

The route begins at Highwood Pass parking lot and requires proper climbing equipment and regular weather monitoring. Plan for the conditions to change quickly and bring appropriate gear for steep terrain.

This peak has more than 60 documented climbing routes ranging in difficulty. Fall months see notably higher success rates for reaching the summit.

Location: Alberta

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 2,874 m

GPS coordinates: 50.58246,-115.01611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:03