Coliseum

Coliseum Mountain takes its name from the sweeping amphitheatre carved into its flank, a shape that reminded someone of Rome's great arena. The Stoney Nakoda are said to have called it Yahareskin, the mountain with a cap, after its bare rocky crown. James Hector mapped the area in 1858, and Martin Nordegg, the promoter behind the coal town that bears his name, climbed it in 1913. In the 1920s packhorses carried lumber up the slopes to build a fire lookout, often described as the first in the province; it was later replaced by one on neighbouring Shunda Mountain, and only a few scraps remain on top. Today a well-used trail climbs from the edge of Nordegg to a summit view that sweeps from the foothills to the Front Ranges of David Thompson Country.

Coordinates: 52°30′24″N 116°06′47″W · Coliseum Mountain, 2,035 m

Our solid hardwood cribbage boards are modeled with actual topographic data to capture any place on earth. Each board has a storage space for three sets of metal pegs behind a custom-etched stainless steel door. Boards measure roughly 350mm (13.5”) long by 190mm (7.5") wide by 90mm (3.5”) tall and are finished with tung oil for durability and a slight sheen. Additional options include a custom message or logo etched on the stainless steel door tag (32 characters max, +$10), and an engraved name, message or logo on the side or underside of the board (+$20 standard, +$40 with a contrasting filler). Side and underside engraving is sized to fit the board, typically no taller than 1 inch (25 mm). For a logo, send us a PNG through our contact form after you order, with your order number.

Our products are designed, crafted, and finished in Alberta, Canada.

Disclaimer: Because we use solid hardwood, some boards may have natural imperfections.