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Mount Julian
Mount Julian is located in Alberta
Mount Julian
Mount Julian
Location in Alberta
Highest point
Elevation 2,769 m (9,085 ft)
Listing Mountains of Alberta
Geography
Location Alberta, Canada
Parent range Queen Elizabeth Ranges
Topo map NTS 83C/11
Climbing
First ascent 1930

Mount Julian is a mountain peak. It is found at the southern end of Maligne Lake. This lake is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Mount Julian: A Canadian Mountain

Mount Julian is part of the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Ranges. These mountains are found in the Canadian Rockies. The peak stands tall at 2,769 meters (about 9,085 feet) high.

How Mount Julian Got Its Name

The mountain was given its name in 1928. A British politician named Leo Amery named it. He chose the name in honor of his son, Julian.

The First Climbers

The first time anyone successfully climbed Mount Julian was in 1930. A group of eight people made this first ascent. They were J.A. Corry, C.G. Crawford, E.M. Gillespie, J. McAuley, M. Percy, R. Rushworth, G. Shanger, and I. Vanderberg.

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