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Mount Columbia is the highest point in Alberta, Canada and the second highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. The mountain was named in 1898 by J. Norman CollieJohn Norman Collie, commonly referred to as J. Norman Collie ( September 10, 1859- November 1, 1942) was a highly respected British scientist, mountaineer and explorer. After gaining climbing experience on the Isle of Skye, the Alps, the Caucasus and the after the Columbia RiverColumbia River Gorge, Washington or North side The Columbia River is the largest river in volume flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America. Its headwaters are located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, and it flows through the east-centr.

1 Routes

The normal route is on the east face, a non-technical climb in summer. Other routes include the North Ridge (V 5.7 W3).

2 See also

• List of highest points of Canadian provinces and territoriesThis is a list of the highest points of the Canadian provinces and territories, by height. Province or territory Peak Range or other region Height Yukon Mount Logan St. Elias Mountains 5 959 m British Columbia Fairweather Mountain St. Elias Mountains 4 66

3 External links

• Mount Columbia on Bivouac
• Mt. Columbia on Peakware
• Mt. Columbia on Peakfinder