Ribbon Peak

Ribbon Peak
Ribbon Peak seen with summit of Mount Bogart directly behind
Highest point
Elevation	2,880 m (9,450 ft)
Prominence	228 m (748 ft)
Parent peak	Mount Bogart (3144 m)
Listing	Mountains of Alberta
Coordinates	50°55′09″N 115°13′32″W
Geography
Ribbon Peak Location of Ribbon Peak in Alberta Ribbon Peak Ribbon Peak (Canada)
Location	Alberta, Canada
Parent range	Kananaskis Range Canadian Rockies
Topo map	NTS 82J/14
Geology
Age of rock	Cambrian
Type of rock	Sedimentary
Climbing
First ascent	1957 Crickard, Higgins, Gmoser
Easiest route	Scrambling with exposure via south ridge

Ribbon Peak is a 2,880-metre (9,450-foot) summit located in Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Ribbon's nearest higher peak is Mount Bogart, 1.0 km (0.62 mi) to the southwest. Ribbon Peak is situated four kilometres northwest of Mount Kidd, and both can be seen from Highway 40 near the Kananaskis Village junction along Highway 40.

History

The first ascent of the peak was made in 1957 by F.W. Crickard, R. Higgins, and Hans Gmoser (guide).

In June 1986, the vicinity was the scene of the first of three related airplane crashes known as the Rescue 807 Crashes. Three lakes on the north aspect of Ribbon Peak were named Memorial Lakes in remembrance of the crash victims.

Geology

Ribbon Peak is composed of sedimentary rock laid down during the Precambrian to Jurassic periods. Formed in shallow seas, this sedimentary rock was pushed east and over the top of younger rock during the Laramide orogeny.

Climate

Bogart (left) and Ribbon

Based on the Köppen climate classification, Ribbon Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −20 °C with wind chill factors below −30 °C.

The months July through October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing Ribbon Peak.

Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains into Ribbon Creek, thence into the Kananaskis River.

See also

• Mountains of Alberta
• Geography of Alberta