Polar Sun Spire

Polar Sun Spire is a peak in Beluga Mountain in the Sam Ford Fjord of Baffin Island, Canada.^[1] The spire is notable for its spectacular 1,300 m (4,300 ft) north face and has been the scene of some amazing epic climbs. The first ascent was made in 1996 by Mark Synnott, Jeff Chapman and Warren Hollinger and involved a tremendous effort. The team spent a full month on the climb and summited after 36 consecutive nights in a portaledge. They encountered difficulties up to A4 and named their 34-pitch route "The Great and Secret Show." A Norwegian team established another impressive line in 2000.^[2]

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Mountains of Nunavut

Kitikmeot Region

Pelly
Shaler

Kivalliq Region

Minto

Qikiqtaaluk Region

Apex Polar Sun Spire

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Coordinates: 70°33′N 71°15′W / 70.55°N 071.25°W / 70.55; -071.25 (Polar Sun Spire)

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