Stutfield Peak, Mountain summit in Jasper National Park, Canada
Stutfield Peak is a mountain on the northern edge of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. It features two rounded summits that remain snow-covered through much of the year.
In 1899 J. Norman Collie named the mountain after Hugh Stutfield, who climbed with him during his exploration of the Canadian Rockies. The Stutfield Glacier, flowing southeast from the peak into the Columbia Icefield, also bears his name. The peak has two summits, Stutfield East and Stutfield West, the west being 50 m higher.
The mountain received its name in 1899 from mountaineer J. Norman Collie to honor Hugh Stutfield, his companion during Canadian Rockies explorations.
Climbing this peak requires advanced mountaineering skills and specialized gear for high-altitude terrain. Plan to visit between July and September when snow conditions are most favorable for ascents.
Stutfield Peak has two summits, Stutfield East and Stutfield West, which are together sometimes called The Stutfields. The west summit stands 50 m (164 ft) higher than the east one. The Stutfield Glacier, also named after Hugh Stutfield, flows southeast from the peak within the Columbia Icefield.
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