Mount Wintour

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Mount Wintour is a 2,700-metre ridge-like mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. It is situated in the Kananaskis River Valley east of Lower Kananaskis Lake and Highway 40 in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Jerram, 2.3 km to the east. The northern end of Mount Wintour forms the south canyon wall of King Creek which is a popular ice climbing destination. There are two climbing routes to the summit, the North Ridge and the South Ridge, both rated YDS 5.4. ()

Coordinates: 50°41'40"N, 115°4'49"W

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AlbertaCanada

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Mount Wintour – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elbow Lake, Lower Kananaskis Lake, Gap Mountain, Upper Kananaskis Lake.

5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Elbow Lake
128 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's picturesque wilderness, Elbow Lake offers a serene escape for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This pristine lake is a shimmering jewel amidst the rugged beauty of the Canadian landscape, providing a tranquil retreat from...
3.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lower Kananaskis Lake
96 min walk • Lower Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. Lower Kananaskis Lake is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park along with the Upper Kananaskis Lake.
2.9 miSE
Mountain
Gap Mountain
74 min walk • Gap Mountain is a 2,675-metre mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Elpoca Mountain, 2.0 km to the east. Gap Mountain is situated 5.0 km south of Mount Wintour, within Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
6.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Upper Kananaskis Lake
158 min walk • Upper Kananaskis Lake is a natural lake that was turned into a reservoir in Kananaskis Country in Alberta, Canada. Upper Kananaskis Lake, along with the Lower Kananaskis Lake, is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.
4.9 miSW
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Mount Indefatigable
126 min walk • Mount Indefatigable is a 2,667-metre mountain summit located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. The peak is visible from Alberta Highway 40, and the Kananaskis Lakes area. Mount Indefatigable's nearest higher neighbor is Mount Invincible, 1.8 km to the northwest.
3.1 miSE
Mountain
Elpoca Mountain, Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
79 min walk • Elpoca Mountain is a 3,036-metre mountain summit located at the southern end of the Opal Range in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Evan-Thomas, 12.0 km to the north.
4.1 miN
Mountain
Mount Packenham
105 min walk • Mount Packenham is a 3,000-metre mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Mount Evan-Thomas, 1.0 km to the north.
6.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Rae
173 min walk • Mount Rae is a mountain located on the east side of Highway 40 between Elbow Pass and the Ptarmigan Cirque in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta. Mount Rae was named after John Rae, explorer of Northern Canada, in 1859.
1.4 miE
Mountain
Mount Jerram
36 min walk • Mount Jerram is a 2,996-metre mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Its nearest higher peak is Elpoca Mountain, 4.0 km to the south-southeast.
4.6 miW
Park
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
119 min walk • Peter Lougheed Provincial Park is a provincial park located in Alberta, Canada. The park is in Kananaskis Country about 90 kilometres west of Calgary, along the Kananaskis Trail. This park is within Alberta's Rocky Mountains.
5 miN
Mountain
Mount Evan-Thomas, Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park
128 min walk • Mount Evan-Thomas is a 3,097-metre mountain summit located in the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada. Mount Evan-Thomas is the highest point in the Opal Range.