Mount Waddington
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| Mount Waddington | |
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| Elevation: | 4,016 meters (13,176 feet) |
| Coordinates: | Template:Coor dms |
| Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Topo map: | NTS 92N/06 |
| Range: | Coast Mountains |
| First ascent: | 1936 by Fritz Wiessner and William House |
| Easiest route: | rock/ice climb |
Mount Waddington is the highest peak in the Coast Mountains range. To reach Mt. Waddington, a long approach originating from Vancouver, or one of the northern communities of Vancouver Island must be undertaken, with the bulk of the journey comprising of a long boat ride through the Strait of Georgia and the Knight Inlet.
Mt. Waddington is a popular destination among mountain climbers, with it often being compared to Mont Blanc's structure.
External links
- Mount Waddington on Bivouac.com (http://bivouac.com/MtnPg.asp?MtnId=21)
- Mount Waddington on Peakware.com (http://www.peakware.com/encyclopedia/peaks/waddington.htm)Template:Canada-geo-stub