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Borgetinde/Ejnar Mikkelsens Fjeld

BORGETINDE 3,338m

Large massif with several summits
2000m vertical height gain from basecamp to summit
Only one previous ascent up to the turn of the Millennium (1971)
Non technical ascent via it's original route
Possibilities for new and more technical routes
An ascent of Ejnar Mikkelsens Fjeld 3,308m can also be attempted during the same expedition
Superb opportunities for exploratory ski- touring
Ideal time to visit - late April to June

The only route so far climbed involves a non technical route up steepening glaciers and snow and ice fields and the negotiation of an ice fall quite high on the mountain. Some short technical climbing may be necessary to obtain the true summit.


 

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Possible mixed climbing on granite rock.
Situated approximately 10kms East of Ejnar Mikkelsens Fjeld.
 
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EJNAR MIKKLSENS FJELD 3,308m

Probably the single most dramatic and impressive peak in the Arctic
Large isolated alpine peak surrounded by huge glaciers on all sides
2000m vertical height gain from basecamp to summit
Only two previous ascents up to the turn of the Millennium (1970 and 1998)
Opportunities for long and technical new snow and ice routes on a big peak
An ascent of Borgetinde 3,338m can also be attempted during the same expedition
Many other first ascent opportunities on nearby unclimbed summits
Superb opportunities for exploratory ski- touring
Ideal time to visit - late April to May

The only route so far climbed involves a 1000m ascent up a steep side glacier, involving the negotiation of a large icefall, followed by 500m of a 40-50 degree snow and ice face to reach the exposed summit ridge. Competent and experienced parties only.


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Unsuitable for mixed climbing due to poor basalt rock.
Situated approximately 30kms east of the Watkins Mountains.

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