Snaring Mountain
| Snaring Mountain | |
|---|---|
  Snaring Mountain Location in Alberta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,931 m (9,616 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 1,057 m (3,468 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 53°02′17″N 118°19′50″W / 53.03806°N 118.33056°WCoordinates: 53°02′17″N 118°19′50″W / 53.03806°N 118.33056°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Victoria Cross Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 82E1 Grand Forks |
Snaring Mountain is the highest mountain in the Victoria Cross Ranges of Alberta, Canada. The peak was named for a local Indian tribe who used snares to trap small animals; the name became official in 1934.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Snaring Mountain". PeakFinder.com. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ^ a b c d "Snaring Mountain". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2009-04-16.
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