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PETERMANNS BJERG 2,933m

  • Highest peak in the High Arctic
  • The most northerly group of unclimbed alpine peaks in Greenland
  • Unclimbed mountains (up to 2,800m)
  • Up to 600m vertical height gain from basecamps to summits
  • Exploratory ski-touring
  • Stunning views over the vast Greenland icecap
  • Unclimbed alpine peaks of all grades
  • Mixed climbing potential
  • Gneiss and granite rock
  • Ideal time to visit - May to July

 

SCHACKLETONS BJERG 2,808m

  • Second highest peak in the High Arctic
  • Many other unclimbed peaks (up to c.2,600m)
  • Up to 600m vertical height gain from basecamps to summits (1000m on Petermanns Bjerg)
  • Superb exploratory ski-touring and ski-mountaineering opportunities
  • Excellent views over the vast Greenland icecap
  • Ideal time to visit - May to June (mountaineering and ski-mountaineering)
  • Both Petermanns Bjerg and Schackletons Bjerg can be ascended via non technical routes.
  • New technical routes up to 800m exist on both peaks.
  • Many other unclimbed peaks and ranges exist in this region offering a variety of difficulties
  • Some mixed climbing is possible
  • Combination of gneiss, quartzite and granite rock
  • Both peaks are situated close together in the Goodenough region of northeast Greenland