North Twin

North Twin is a mountain peak in Jasper National Park that rises to 3,684 meters and ranks among the highest summits in the Canadian Rockies. The peak stands surrounded by glaciers and snowfields with steep rocky faces on several sides.

The peak was named in 1898 by mountaineer Norman Collie, who observed it along with its neighboring South Twin from Mount Athabasca's summit. The first documented ascent took place in 1923 when guide Conrad Kain successfully led a team up the East Face.

Pioneer mountaineer Norman Collie named the mountain in 1898 after observing it and its companion South Twin from the summit of Mount Athabasca.

Access to this summit begins from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre along Highway 93, with base camp setup near the col between this peak and Stutfield Peak. The climb requires advanced mountaineering skills and preparation for high alpine conditions.

The north face drops more than 1,500 meters to the Athabasca River and remains one of the least climbed walls in the region. Only a handful of parties have successfully navigated this steep terrain since the first ascent.

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 3,684 m

GPS coordinates: 52.22390,-117.43440

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22