Watkins Range
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| Watkins Bjerge | |
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Watkins Range
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Gunnbjørn Fjeld |
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 Location
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| Country | Greenland |
| Municipality | Sermersooq |
| Region | GL |
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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:
- Gunnbjørn Fjeld - 3,694 m
- Dome - 3,682 m
- Cone - 3,669 m
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
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