Line parent

Line parent

The line parent is the higher peak on the highest ridge leading away from a given peak. The term is used in describing relationships that mountain peaks have with each other.

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* [http://bivouac.com/PgxPg.asp?PgxId=287 Explanation of line parent] at bivouac.com.


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