Younghusband Ridge

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Younghusband Ridge
Younghusband Ridge is located in Alberta
Younghusband Ridge
Younghusband Ridge
Location in Alberta and British Columbia
Highest point
Elevation3,170 m (10,400 ft)[1]
Prominence130 m (430 ft)
Coordinates52°13′36″N 117°49′00″W / 52.22667°N 117.81667°W / 52.22667; -117.81667Coordinates: 52°13′36″N 117°49′00″W / 52.22667°N 117.81667°W / 52.22667; -117.81667
Geography
LocationAlberta
British Columbia
Parent rangePark Ranges
Topo mapNTS 83C4
Climbing
First ascent1927 by Alfred J. Ostheimer, guided by Hans Fuhrer

Younghusband Ridge is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia. It was named in 1927 by Alfred J. Ostheimer after Lt. Col. Sir Francis Edward Younghusband.[1][2]

See also[]

  • List of peaks on the British Columbia-Alberta border
  • Mountains of Alberta
  • Mountains of British Columbia

References[]


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