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Windtower (Alberta)
Mountain in Alerta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Windtower is a 2,695-metre (8,842-foot) tower-like summit located in the Wind Valley of Kananaskis Country in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Lougheed, 3.0 km (1.9 mi) to the southeast.[2] Windtower is a conspicuous landmark that can be seen from Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway in the Canmore area. Although not of remarkable elevation, the mountain has an imposing, overhanging north face with an appearance similar to peaks in The Bugaboos.
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Windtower | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,695 m (8,842 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 175 m (574 ft)[1] |
Parent peak | Mount Lougheed (3107 m)[2] |
Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
Coordinates | 50°59′20″N 115°17′25″W[3] |
Geography | |
Location | Alberta, Canada |
Parent range | Canadian Rockies |
Topo map | NTS 82J14 Spray Lakes Reservoir[3] |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Cambrian |
Type of rock | Palliser limestone |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Scramble |
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