Nanga Parbat Mountain

Nanga Parbat Mountain is a summit in the Canadian Rocky Mountains located at the provincial boundary between British Columbia and Alberta. The peak rises to 3,240 meters (10,630 feet) and commands the landscape with steep rock faces and extensive glacial features.

The mountain was named in 1898 by J. Norman Collie following his expedition to the Himalayan Nanga Parbat in 1895. The first recorded ascent took place in 1922 when Howard Palmer, J. Monroe Thorington, and Edward Feuz Jr. reached the summit.

Howard Palmer, J. Monroe Thorington, and Edward Feuz Jr accomplished the first recorded ascent of Nanga Parbat Mountain in 1922.

Climbing this peak requires careful planning and attention to weather conditions, particularly during winter months when conditions become extremely challenging. Visitors should prepare for rapidly changing weather and variable mountain conditions throughout the year.

This summit stands as a parent peak to Mount Barnard, creating a distinct geological pairing within the Park Ranges. The relationship between these two peaks shapes the visual character of the mountain group.

Location: British Columbia

Location: Alberta

Elevation above the sea: 3,240 m

GPS coordinates: 51.70560,-116.86250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:40