Bridgland, of the first ascent party, after the numerous fossils that can be found on its slopes.

[1][4] Fossil Mountain is the site of the first known skiing fatality in the Canadian Rockies.

[1] In February 1988, cousins Dan and Wayne Hugo (29 and 27 respectively) were hiking and skiing on Fossil Mountain when an avalanche, which they may have triggered, occurred.

[6] The scrambling route ascends easy scree slopes from Deception Pass.

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