Resolute Mountain

Resolute Mountain is located in David Thompson Country, western Alberta, Canada, 12 km north of Saskatchewan River Crossing. Its line parent is Mount Cline located 2 kilometers to the east.[2][3]

Resolute Mountain
Highest point
Elevation3,150 m (10,330 ft)
Prominence395 m (1,296 ft)
Coordinates52°4′24″N 116°39′34″W
Geography
Resolute Mountain
Alberta, Canada
LocationAlberta, Canada
Parent rangeCline Range[1]
Topo mapNTS 83C/02

Resolute has two main peaks, Lion and Lioness. They are each about 3150 m high. Both peaks are glaciated on their northern slopes.[4] Resolute was first ascended in 1958 by A. Hober and E. Hopkins. The easiest route up Resolute is accessible from Alberta Highway 11, where it crosses Thompson creek.[5]

References

  1. "Cline Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  2. "Environmentally Significant Areas Inventory of the Rocky Mountain Natural Region of Alberta" (PDF). p. 36.
  3. "Resolute Mountain". peakery.com. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  4. "Peaks of the Canadian Rockies". peakfinder.com. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
  5. Ross, Jane; Kyba, Daniel (2016-03-02). The David Thompson Highway Hiking Guide – 2nd Edition. Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. ISBN 9781771600910.
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