Photo: Looking west to Parapet Peak (left) and Paragon Peak from from above Outpost Lake courtesy (David Wasserman)
Paragon Peak
- 3030 m (9,941ft)
- First Ascent
- Naming History
- Hiking and Trails
52.6756N -118.294W
Located on the continental divide between upper Geikie Creek Valley and Tonquin Valley
Range: Ramparts, The
Province: Alberta/BC
Park: Jasper/Mount Robson
Headwater: Athabasca/Fraser
Located on the continental divide between upper Geikie Creek Valley and Tonquin Valley
Range: Ramparts, The
Province: Alberta/BC
Park: Jasper/Mount Robson
Headwater: Athabasca/Fraser
Ascent Date: 1919
Ascent Party: A. Carpe, Howard Palmer
Ascent Party: A. Carpe, Howard Palmer
Year Named: 1921
Named by: Howard Palmer
Named for: A paragon is a model of perfection or excellence. Mr. Palmer obviously thought highly of this peak.
Named by: Howard Palmer
Named for: A paragon is a model of perfection or excellence. Mr. Palmer obviously thought highly of this peak.
Popular Hike: Tonquin Valley
Journal Reference: AJ 38-57, CAJ 22-56
Journal Reference: AJ 38-57, CAJ 22-56
Photo: (l-r) Parapet Peak, Paragon Peak, Oubliette Peak, Dungeon Peak, Redoubt Peak from the east