Photo: Postern Mountain (left) beyond the Ramparts from Mount Clitheroe; M.P. Bridgland, 1915. Digital image copyright 2000, University of Alberta.
Postern Mountain
- 2963 m (9,720ft)
- First Ascent
- Naming History
52.6903N -118.361W
Located south of the headwaters of Geikie Creek and north of Icefall Lake
Province: BC
Park: Mount Robson
Headwater: Fraser
Located south of the headwaters of Geikie Creek and north of Icefall Lake
Province: BC
Park: Mount Robson
Headwater: Fraser
Ascent Date: 1927
Ascent Party: Rex Gibson
Ascent Guide: E. Niederer
Ascent Party: Rex Gibson
Ascent Guide: E. Niederer
Year Named: 1921
Named by: Interprovincial Boundary Survey
Named for: Postern is a castle related term meaning back door or back gate. The mountain stands at the western approach to the Ramparts which are named for their castle-like appearance. posterne, meaning a back door or gate, or an alternate entrance or way
Named by: Interprovincial Boundary Survey
Named for: Postern is a castle related term meaning back door or back gate. The mountain stands at the western approach to the Ramparts which are named for their castle-like appearance. posterne, meaning a back door or gate, or an alternate entrance or way