Mt. Chephren and White Pyramid
A different perspective on one of the most iconic peaks on Banff's Icefields Parkway, Mt. Chephren. Seen here with it's slightly higher partner, White Pyramid under gloomy, stormy skies. White Pyramid is one of the few peaks that isn't denoted as Mount, Mt or Peak.
Mt. Chephren was originally called Pyramid Mountain due to it's impressive form, while it's neighbor was named White Pyramid due to it's glaciated (white) crown. As there was already a Pyramid Mountain near Jasper it's name was changed to Chephren. A prominent mountaineer and author of the era, J. M. Thorington, liked the association of the peak with the pyramids of Egypt and recommended the name Chephren. Chephren was the fourth pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt and built the second of the three Great Pyramids.
A few of the more common shots of Chephren in comments.
Thanks for a taking a peak peek!
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday!
Mt. Chephren and White Pyramid
A different perspective on one of the most iconic peaks on Banff's Icefields Parkway, Mt. Chephren. Seen here with it's slightly higher partner, White Pyramid under gloomy, stormy skies. White Pyramid is one of the few peaks that isn't denoted as Mount, Mt or Peak.
Mt. Chephren was originally called Pyramid Mountain due to it's impressive form, while it's neighbor was named White Pyramid due to it's glaciated (white) crown. As there was already a Pyramid Mountain near Jasper it's name was changed to Chephren. A prominent mountaineer and author of the era, J. M. Thorington, liked the association of the peak with the pyramids of Egypt and recommended the name Chephren. Chephren was the fourth pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt and built the second of the three Great Pyramids.
A few of the more common shots of Chephren in comments.
Thanks for a taking a peak peek!
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday!