Thorington Tower facts for kids
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 Thorington Tower
Location in Alberta
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,155 m (10,351 ft) |
| Prominence | 275 m (902 ft) |
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| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Winston Churchill Range |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/05 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1967 by Don Lashier and Charlie Raymond |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
Thorington Tower is a tall mountain located in Alberta, Canada. It stands proudly near the north branch of Lynx Creek (Alberta). This area is part of the beautiful Jasper National Park.
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About Thorington Tower
Thorington Tower is a notable peak within the Winston Churchill Range. It reaches an impressive height of 3,155 meters (about 10,351 feet) above sea level.
Where is Thorington Tower?
This mountain is found in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a part of the stunning Canadian Rockies mountain range. Another mountain, Mount Palmer, is quite close, lying just 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile) to the west.
Who was J. Monroe Thorington?
The mountain was given its name in 1967. It was named after J. Monroe Thorington, an American doctor who specialized in eyes, called an ophthalmologist. Mr. Thorington was also a very keen climber. He explored and climbed many mountains in the Selkirks and the Canadian Rockies during the 1920s and 1930s.
First Climbers
The very first time someone successfully climbed to the top of Thorington Tower was in September 1967. This amazing feat was achieved by two climbers named Don Lashier and Charlie Raymond.
