Mount Nelson (Alberta) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Nelson |
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 Mount Nelson
Location in Alberta
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,150 m (10,330 ft) |
| Prominence | 280 m (920 ft) |
| Parent peak | Mount Smythe |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Winston Churchill Range |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/06 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1951 |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
Mount Nelson is a tall mountain located in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. It's found near the west branch of Lynx Creek. This mountain is part of the beautiful Winston Churchill Range.
About Mount Nelson
Mount Nelson stands at 3,150 metres (10,330 ft) (about 10,335 feet) tall! It's a significant peak in the Winston Churchill Range. The mountain is located in the Canadian province of Alberta.
How Mount Nelson Got Its Name
The mountain was officially named in 1952. A person named J. Monroe Thorington suggested the name. He named it after an American climber whose last name was Nelson. This climber had passed away during a climbing trip in an area called The Bugaboos. The group who first climbed Mount Nelson also suggested this name to honor him.
First Climbers to Reach the Top
The very first time people successfully climbed Mount Nelson was in 1951. The climbing team included Dale Ebersbacher, Frances Ebersbacher, Gil Roberts, Chuck Wilts, and Ellen Wilts. They were the first to reach the summit of this impressive peak.
