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Gusty Peak was named by Glen Boles in 1972 after making the first ascent, having completed it during extremely windy weather.[1] It is located in the Kananaskis Range in Alberta.[1][2]
| Gusty Peak | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,000 m (9,800 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 226 m (741 ft)[2] |
| Listing | Mountains of Alberta |
| Coordinates | 50°49′48″N 115°15′47″W |
| Geography | |
  Gusty Peak Location in Alberta  Gusty Peak Location in Canada | |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Parent range | Kananaskis Range Canadian Rockies |
| Topo map | NTS 82J14 Spray Lakes Reservoir |
| Geology | |
| Rock type | sedimentary rock |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1972 Glen Boles[1] |
| Easiest route | Easy ascent via south scree slopes. |
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Gusty Peak is located in a subarctic climate with cold, snowy winters, and mild summers.[3] Temperatures can drop below −20 C with wind chill factors below −30 C.
Summits of The Fortress (left) and Gusty Peak (right)
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