⛰️ Mount Thor
Canada · Americas · 1,675 m · 66.53°N, 65.32°W
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Mount Thor, officially gazetted as Thor Peak, in Nunavut, Canada, is a mountain with an elevation of 1,675 m (5,495 ft) located in Auyuittuq National Park, on Baffin Island. The mountain is located 46 km (29 mi) northeast of Pangnirtung and features Earth's greatest vertical drop of 1,200 m (4,100 ft), with the cliff overhanging at an average angle of 105 degrees. Despite its remoteness, this feature makes the mountain a popular rock climbing site. Camping is allowed, with several designated campsites located throughout the length of Akshayuk Pass. For climbers looking to scale Mount Thor, there is an established campsite a few kilometres north of its base, complete with windbreaks and emergency shelters.
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Quick facts
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Elevation | 1,675 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 66.53°N, 65.32°W · view on map |
Mount Thor rises to 1,675 m in Canada, in Americas. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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