Mount Nirvana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Nirvana
Mount Nirvana Location in Canada
Highest point
Elevation	2,773 m (9,098 ft)
Prominence	1,663 m (5,456 ft)
Listing	North America isolated peaks 89th Canada highest major peaks 87th Canada prominent peaks 87th Canada most isolated peaks 27th
Geography
Location	Northwest Territories, Canada
Parent range	Backbone Ranges in the Mackenzie Mountains
Topo map	NTS 95E/13
Climbing
First ascent	July 29, 1965 by William J. Buckingham, Lewis J. Surdam
Easiest route	North Wall

Mount Nirvana, at 2,773 m (9,098 ft) is the unofficial name of the highest mountain in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Currently the Canadian government is working to officially recognize the name Thunder Mountain, reflecting the local Deh Cho first nation name for the mountain. Today, the name Mt. Nirvana is commonly depicted in alpine literature.

Mount Nirvana is part of Nahanni National Park Reserve, the largest national park in the Northwest Territories.

History

Part of the Mackenzie Mountains, it was first climbed by Bill Buckingham and Lew Surdam in July 1965.