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Thursday’s Image: Standing guard over the town of Canmore in Alberta, the mountain that goes by The Beehive, Chiniman’s Peak, and Ha Ling Peak is a landmark steeped in a deep and varied history. Each of the three names it bears brings with it a story of its own, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences that have shaped the region. This photo was taken from our Helicopter trip.
Matthew 17:20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Ha Ling Peak is a peak at the northwestern end of Mount Lawrence Grassi, a mountain located immediately south of Canmore, Alberta, Canada. It was previously named Chinaman’s Peak but the name was changed to be less offensive.
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The name of the mountain has been subject to much controversy. Originally, the mountain was known to the locals as The Beehive.
Photo by J.Borno
In 1896 Ha Ling, a Chinese cook at the Oskaloosa Hotel in Canmore was bet 50 dollars that he could not climb the peak and plant a flag on the summit in less than 10 hours.
Photo by J.Borno
According to the Medicine Hat News of October 24, 1896, he started the ascent at 7:00 am the previous Saturday morning and was back in time for lunch.
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As nobody believed his story, he led a party of doubters to the summit where he planted a much larger flag beside the original, this one visible to the naked eye from Canmore. The townsfolk were ashamed of their doubts, so they proclaimed that the nameless peak shall be called “Ha Ling Peak” in his honour.
Photo by J.Borno
That name did not stick and for a 101 years it was called Chinamans Peak, although that name only became official in 1980 . As Canmore grew, the newcomers perceived the name as derogatory and in 1997 it was renamed Ha Ling Peak.
Photo by J.Borno
A relatively short (2.2 km) hike with a steep incline (819 m) and just as Ha Ling did way back in 1896, you climb the backside of the mountain to the peak. Careful at the top as it is a 600 metre drop and you may be shocked to see climbers coming over at the top to meet you. It’s roughly a 4 hour round-trip hike. The views at the top are amazing with great view of Canmore.
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