Windtower

Windtower is a distinctive 2,695-metre mountain in Kananaskis Country's Wind Valley near Canmore, notable for its tower-like profile and imposing overhanging north face. Visible from the Trans-Canada Highway, it stands out as both a landmark and a climbing objective. While its west slope offers a relatively straightforward approach, its steeper faces have drawn serious climbers, with established routes ranging from the Northeast Ridge in 1965 to the difficult Iron Butterfly on the northwest face in 1988, which has not been repeated successfully. Named in 1950 and officially adopted in 1982, Windtower is composed of Palliser limestone and drains into the Bow River system.

Alberta · Canada