Mount Sir Sandford

Mount Sir Sandford is a summit in the Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, reaching 3,519 meters in elevation. It stands as the highest peak in this mountain range with a vertical prominence of 2,707 meters from the nearby saddle point.

The mountain was first summited in 1912 by four climbers: Edward Holway, Howard Palmer, Edward Feuz Jr., and Rudolph Aemmer. This early achievement on one of the region's most demanding peaks marked a significant milestone in mountaineering history.

The mountain carries the name of Sir Sandford Fleming, a railway engineer who helped shape the Canadian Pacific Railway's expansion across Canada. His name reflects his significant role in connecting the nation by rail.

Reaching the summit demands advanced skills in glacier, ice, and rock climbing from anyone attempting it. The climbing season runs from June to September when conditions are most stable and safe.

Mount Sir Sandford ranks as the twelfth highest peak in British Columbia and maintains the tenth highest prominence among 27,097 mountains throughout Canada.

Location: British Columbia

Elevation above the sea: 3,519 m

GPS coordinates: 51.65667,-117.86750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04