Watkins Range

Watkins Range
Watkins Bjerge

Watkins Range
Highest point
Peak Gunnbjørn Fjeld
Elevation 3,649 m (11,972 ft)
Geography

Location

Country Greenland
Municipality Sermersooq
Region GL
Range coordinates 68°45′N 29°38′W / 68.75°N 29.63°W / 68.75; -29.63Coordinates: 68°45′N 29°38′W / 68.75°N 29.63°W / 68.75; -29.63

The Watkins Range (Danish: Watkins Bjerge)[1] is Greenland's highest mountain range. It is located in King Christian IX Land, Sermersooq municipality.

The range was named after British Arctic explorer Gino Watkins.

Geography

The Watkins Range is located about 60 km from the coast. It is surrounded by large active glaciers. The main ones are the large Christian IV Glacier to the west, the Rosenborg Glacier to the south and the Kronborg Glacier to the east.[1]

The range has massive ice-covered peaks and exposed cliffs. The primary summit of the range is Gunnbjørn Fjeld (3,694 m/12,139 ft), also the highest peak in the Arctic.

Mountains

The range has many other mountains higher than 3,000 m.[2] Among these the following deserve mention:

Climbing

The Watkins Range has excellent snow as well as ice routes for experienced climbers. Good climbing conditions are present for the most part in July and August.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Watkins Bjerge". Mapcarta. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Watkins Mountains". Petter Bjørstad. Retrieved 6 May 2016.


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