Nationaal park Jasper

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Majestic Mountain Peaks

Jasper National Park’s landscape is defined by the rugged Canadian Rockies, featuring prominent summits like the 3,363-metre Mount Edith Cavell with its Angel Glacier and the iconic 2,766-metre Pyramid Mountain. This collection includes accessible peaks like The Whistlers, reachable via tramway, and remote backcountry summits such as Mount Brazeau and Mount Fryatt. These peaks offer diverse geological features, from the quartzite cliffs of the Victoria Cross Ranges to the high-elevation views over the Columbia Icefield and the Snake Indian River valley.

Majestic Mountain Peaks — Kaart

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Mount Edith Cavell

This 3,363-metre peak is known for its massive north face and the hanging Angel Glacier. It was named in 1916 to honor a British nurse.

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Mount Wilcox

Located near the Columbia Icefield, this 2,884-metre peak offers views of the Athabasca Glacier and Sunwapta Pass.

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The Whistlers

The Whistlers is a 2,470-metre mountain summit located in Jasper National Park, in the Trident Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta,…

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Mount Fryatt

Mount Fryatt is Alberta's 26th highest peak. In 1920, it was named after Captain Charles Fryatt, a British merchant seaman who was executed…

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Pyramid Mountain

An iconic 2,766-metre peak overlooking Jasper, characterized by its reddish Precambrian quartzite and distinct pyramid-like shape.

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Mount Brazeau

Mount Brazeau is a mountain in Alberta, Canada.

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Victoria Cross Ranges

A mountain range on the northwest side of the Miette River valley, named to commemorate Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross.

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Monarch Mountain

A 2,777-metre summit within the Victoria Cross Ranges, situated northwest of the Jasper townsite.

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Needle Peak

A 2,951-metre peak located in the Athabasca River valley, south of Jasper.

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McDonnell Peak

A 2,829-metre peak located in the Victoria Cross Ranges of the Canadian Rockies.

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Whitecrow Mountain

A 2,820-metre peak situated near the headwaters of the Snake Indian River in northern Jasper National Park.

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Whitecrow Mountain

A 2,820-metre peak situated near the headwaters of the Snake Indian River in northern Jasper National Park.

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Swoda Mountain

A 2,850-metre summit located in the remote northern wilderness of Jasper National Park.

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Monte Cristo Mountain

A 2,820-metre peak located in the Snake Indian River area of the northern Canadian Rockies.

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Calumet Peak

A 2,865-metre peak located in the northern reaches of Jasper National Park.

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Twintree Mountain

A 2,800-metre mountain located near Twintree Lake in the northern part of the park.

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Snake Indian Mountain

A 2,900-metre peak overlooking the Snake Indian River valley in the northern backcountry of the park.

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Mount Barra

A 2,720-metre peak located in the northern region of Jasper National Park.

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Barra Mountain

A 2,720-metre peak located in the northern region of Jasper National Park.

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Tete Roche

A 2,438-metre peak located near the Yellowhead Pass on the border between Alberta and British Columbia.