Whiting Peak (British Columbia)
Whiting Peak is an unofficial name for a mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It has an elevation of 2,524 metres (8,281 ft) above sea level and is one of Canada's many ultra prominent peaks.
| Whiting Peak | |
|---|---|
  Whiting Peak | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,524 m (8,281 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,669 m (5,476 ft) [1] |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 58°08′20″N 132°56′05″W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Boundary Ranges |
The name "Whiting Peak" is derived from its being the high point of a group of mountains bordered by two bodies of water. Whiting Lake lies to the east and the Whiting River runs to the west of this group.[2]
See also
References
- "British Columbia and Alberta: The Ultra-Prominence Page". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
- "Whiting Peak". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2012-11-11.
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