Banner Peak

Sun, Sep 22, 2002

With: Dave Daly

 Etymology Story Photos / Slideshow Map Profile
previously climbed Tue, Jul 2, 1996
later climbed Sun, Aug 10, 2003

Banner Peak (12,936 ft.)

Named by Willard Johnson in 1883

"Named in 1883 by Willard D. Johnson, topographer of the USGS, because he noticed cloud banners streaming from the summit."
- Erwin Gudde, California Place Names
Other peaks named by Willard Johnson:
  • Koip Peak
  • Kuna Peak
  • Rafferty Peak
    • References to Banner can also be found in these files:
  • Matterhorn Peak
    • More of Bob's Trip Reports

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