North Twin Peak

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North Twin (Peak) is one of the two peaks that comprise The Twins massif located just northeast of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park. The other lower peak is named South Twin (3,566m).

The massif was named The Twins in 1898 by J. Norman Collie and Hugh M. Stutfield. The decision to name the peaks separately was approved February 28 1980.

Routes

The normal route is a ski mountaineering climb on the eastern slopes, and it is possible to ski all the way up to the summit. A traverse can be made to the South Twin, although an ice axe is recommended for the narrow connecting ridge.

The north face drops over 1500 vertical metres to the Athabasca River. This face is renowned in climbing circles. It has only been climbed by three parties: George Lowe and Chris Jones in 1974; Barry Blanchard and Dave Cheesmond (via the North Pillar) in 1985; and Steve House and Marko Prezelj via a variation, in winter, of the Lowe-Jones route [account here] in 2004. All are alpine grade VI.

External links

[North Twin Peak on Peakfinder] - photos

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