Mount D’Iberville peak was named after Pierre Le Moyne D’Iberville, a well-known French explorer of North America in the 1600s. Mount d’Iberville is the highest subpeak of Mount Caubvick, located in the Torngat Region. Its summit is the highest of all of Eastern Canada and stretches to an altitude of 1646m (5440ft).
Mount d’Iberville is not for the faint of heart. Extensive research, proper equipment and climbing experience are encouraged to take on its rocky route, knife-sharp edges and jagged ridges. In optimal conditions, a strong climber can complete the 4000 ft vertical climb in one day from basecamp. While Early August is typically the best time to tackle this peak, the Torngat region is prone to unpredictable snowstorms. In fact, two climbers perished on the descent in 2003 due to an unexpected severe snowstorm!
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