Maligne Mountain, Mountain summit in Jasper National Park, Canada

Maligne Mountain is a multi-peaked massif in Jasper National Park located east of Maligne Lake in Alberta. The mountain features an extended ridge system with steep slopes and alpine terrain that creates varied climbing approaches.

The mountain was named by explorer Mary Schäffer in 1911 to create a geographic link with the adjacent lake. Official recognition from Canada's geographic naming authority came several decades later.

Mary Schäffer named the peak in 1911 because she thought one mountain should carry the name of Maligne Lake, which she had reached in 1908. The Geographical Names Board of Canada adopted the name officially in 1946. The massif lies east of the lake in Jasper National Park.

The ascent demands solid fitness and alpine experience due to steep terrain and rapidly changing weather patterns. Visitors should bring warm clothing and sturdy footwear, and check conditions before starting out.

The first ascent was made in 1930 by W.R. Hainsworth, J.F. Lehmann, M.M. Strumia and N.D. Waffl. Mary Schäffer had named the peak in 1911, but the name was only officially adopted in 1946 by the Geographical Names Board of Canada.