Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1,500 meters (4,920 feet) above the Dusty Glacier in 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles).

This climate supports the Kaskawulsh, Dusty, and Lowell glaciers surrounding the peak.

The first ascent of the summit was made April 20, 1965, led by Ed Boulton, along with Alvin Randall, Ome Daiber, Dave McBrayer, Bob Booher, and Arnie Bloomer via the west ridge.

[1] In May 1974, Harry Bowron, Hugh Ewing, Kirk Keogh, and Bruce Carson made first ascents of the east and north ridges.

[2] The third ascent took place in 1990, and was the first by Canadian mountaineers, a group which included Bill McKenzie, Bill Geddes, Roger Wallis, Glynis Peters, Yan Huckendubler, Gord Gruber, and Joe Prokopiak.