Mount Priestley (British Columbia)

Mount Priestley is a mountain in the Kitimat Ranges of the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada. Mount Priestly has an elevation 2,366 metres (7,762 ft) and prominence measure of 1,945 metres (6,381 ft) making it one of Canada's many ultra prominent peaks. It was first climbed by Drew Copeland, John Gill and Jordan Craven June 20, 2017.[3]

Mount Priestley
Mount Priestley North Face and East Ridge route
Highest point
Elevation2,366 m (7,762 ft)[1]
Prominence1,945 m (6,381 ft)[1]
Listing
Coordinates55°13′46″N 128°52′33″W / 55.22944°N 128.87583°W / 55.22944; -128.87583[2]
Geography
Mount Priestley is located in British Columbia
Mount Priestley
Mount Priestley
DistrictCassiar Land District
Parent rangeKitimat RangesCoast Mountains
Topo mapNTS 103P2 Lava Lake[2]
Climbing
First ascentJune 20, 2017 (John Gill, Jordan Craven, Drew Copeland)
Easiest routeEast Ridge ("The Steven")

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References edit

  1. ^ a b "Mount Priestley". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2010-04-18.
  2. ^ a b "Mount Priestley". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
  3. ^ "Climbers conquer Mount Priestly in the Nass Valley". Terrace Standard. 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2017-08-04.