Triad Peak facts for kids
Triad Peak is a cool mountain that sits right on the edge between two Canadian provinces: Alberta and British Columbia. It's found in a beautiful area called the Athabasca River Valley, very close to Jasper National Park.
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 Triad Peak
Location in Alberta
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) |
| Prominence | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta British Columbia |
| Parent range | Park Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 83C/04 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1936 E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell jr., F.S. North, J. Monroe Thorington |
About Triad Peak
The name "Triad" means a group of three. This mountain was given its name in 1936.
Where is Triad Peak?
Triad Peak is located very close to the continental divide. This is like a giant line across North America where rivers on one side flow to the Pacific Ocean, and rivers on the other side flow to the Atlantic or Arctic Oceans.
The mountain is also near the start of two big rivers: the Athabasca River and the Columbia River. The "headwaters" are the very beginning of a river, often small streams high up in the mountains.
How Tall is it?
Triad Peak stands at an impressive height of 3,058 meters (about 10,033 feet) above sea level.
Who First Climbed It?
The first recorded climb of Triad Peak happened in 1936. A group of four climbers made it to the top: E. Cromwell, E. Cromwell Jr., F.S. North, and J. Monroe Thorington.
