Looking west-southwest to Ptarmigan Peak from Fossil Mountain (courtesy Alan Kane)
Ptarmigan Peak
- 3035 m (9,958ft)
- First Ascent
- Naming History
- Hiking and Trails
51.4922N -116.090W
Located at the head of Corral Creek and the head of Skoki Valley; Northern buttress of Boulder Pass; west buttress of Deception Pass
Range: Slate
Province: Alberta
Park: Banff
Headwater: Bow
Visible from Highway: 1
Located at the head of Corral Creek and the head of Skoki Valley; Northern buttress of Boulder Pass; west buttress of Deception Pass
Range: Slate
Province: Alberta
Park: Banff
Headwater: Bow
Visible from Highway: 1
Ascent Date: 1909
Ascent Party: J.W.A. Hickson
Ascent Guide: Edward Feuz jr.
Ascent Party: J.W.A. Hickson
Ascent Guide: Edward Feuz jr.
Year Named: 1909
Named by: J.W.A. Hickson
Named for: Numerous ptarmigan were found in the meadows below the peak.
Named by: J.W.A. Hickson
Named for: Numerous ptarmigan were found in the meadows below the peak.
Popular Hike: Skoki
Journal Reference: App 19-233
Journal Reference: App 19-233