James Outram

Sir James Outram (1864-1925) was a British clergyman, who made many first ascents in the Canadian Rockies in the early 1900s. Outram was born on October 13, 1864 in London, England, the son of Sir Francis Boyd Outram.

His climbing accomplishments include:

• 1900 - ascent of Cascade Mountain (2,998m/9,836')
• 1901 - first ascent (guided) of Mount Assiniboine
• 1902 - first ascent of Mount Columbia
• 1902 - first ascent of Mount Wilson (3,260m/10,696')

Outram wrote a book about his adventures called In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies.

In 1920, Mount Outram in Banff National Park was named in his honour.

Outram died in Victoria, British Columbia on May 13, 1925 after several months of illness.

Reference

• Outram, James