Elephas Mountain facts for kids
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 Elephas Mountain
Location in Alberta
Elephas Mountain
Location in British Columbia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,978 m (9,770 ft) |
| Prominence | 328 m (1,076 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta Mountains of British Columbia |
| Geography | |
| Country | Canada |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83D/09 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1933 by H. Burns, O. Haw, C.C. Wates, W.J. Watson |
Elephas Mountain is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1922 by Arthur O. Wheeler for its resemblance to an elephant's head; Elephas is the Latin word for elephant.
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