Howson Peak

Howson Peak is a mountain in west central British Columbia, Canada, located 54 km (34 mi) southwest of Telkwa and southwest of the head of Telkwa River. This prominent mountain is the highest of the Howson Range. Howson Peak was first climbed in 1958 after an accident during a 1957 attempt in which Rex Gibson, then president of the Alpine Club of Canada, was killed. That route, as well as many other lines, remains unclimbed. The mountain is now in Tazdli Wiyez Bin or Burnie-Shea Provincial Park. Access is by air to Burnie Lake or on foot from the Kitnayakwa River road. The Burnie Glacier Chalet is the nearest accommodation.

Howson Peak
Howson Peak British Columbia, Canada
Highest point
Elevation	2,759 m (9,052 ft)[1][2]
Prominence	1,829 m (6,001 ft)[1]
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia North America isolated peaks 80th Canada highest major peaks 88th Canada prominent peaks 55th Canada most isolated peaks 24th
Coordinates	54°25′06″N 127°44′38″W[3]
Geography
Location	British Columbia, Canada
District	Range 5 Coast Land District
Parent range	Howson Range
Topo map	NTS 93L5 Burnie Lake[3]
Climbing
First ascent	1958
Easiest route	N Ridge

See also

• List of Ultras of North America

References

1. "British Columbia and Alberta: The Ultra-Prominence Page". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
2. "Howson Peak". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
3. "Howson Peak". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2021-05-14.

Sources

• "Howson Peak". Bivouac.com.
• Canadian Alpine Journal 1957 and 1958
• "Howson Peak, British Columbia". Peakbagger.com.