Looking south-southeast to The Mitre from Plain of the Six Glaciers
The Mitre
- 2886 m (9,469ft)
- First Ascent
- Naming History
- Hiking and Trails
51.3633N -116.262W
Located at the head of Lefroy Glacier between Lefroy Glacier and Paradise Creek
Province: Alberta
Park: Banff
Headwater: Bow
Located at the head of Lefroy Glacier between Lefroy Glacier and Paradise Creek
Province: Alberta
Park: Banff
Headwater: Bow
Ascent Date: 1901
Ascent Party: Christian Kaufmann, J. Pollinger
Ascent Party: Christian Kaufmann, J. Pollinger
Year Named: 1893
Named by: Samuel E.S. Allen
Named for: The mountain resembles a Bishop's mitre.
Named by: Samuel E.S. Allen
Named for: The mountain resembles a Bishop's mitre.
Popular Hike: Lakes Louise/Moraine/O'Hara
Photo: Looking south to The Mitre from Mount St. Piran
Photo: Looking south-southeast to The Mitre from Plain of the Six Glaciers