Mount Nirvana
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| Mount Nirvana | |
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| Elevation | 2,773 m (9,098 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,663 m (5,456 ft) |
| Listing | List of Ultras in Canada |
| Location | |
| Location | Northwest Territories, Canada |
| Range | Backbone Ranges in the Mackenzie Mountains |
| Coordinates | 61°52′30″N 127°40′59″W / 61.875°N 127.68306°WCoordinates: 61°52′30″N 127°40′59″W / 61.875°N 127.68306°W |
| Topo map | NTS 95E/13 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | July 1965 |
Mount Nirvana, at 2,773 m (9,098 ft) is the unofficial name of the highest mountain in the Northwest Territories, Canada.[1]
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[edit] History
Part of the Mackenzie Mountains, it was first climbed by Bill Buckingham and Lew Surdam in July 1965.[2]
[edit] Today
As of 2008, the Canadian Government continues to refer to the mountain as "unnamed peak",[1][2] however, the name "Mount Nirvana" is commonly depicted in alpine literature.
[edit] See also
- List of highest points of Canadian provinces and territories
- Mountain peaks of Canada
- Mountain peaks of North America
[edit] References
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