Mount Odin

Mount Odin rises to 2,147 meters with a steep rocky south face descending into the Weasel River and glaciated northern slopes in Auyuittuq National Park.

Climbers Baird and Marmet completed the first recorded ascent of Mount Odin in 1953, marking a significant advancement in Arctic mountaineering exploration.

The mountain received its name from Odin, the principal deity of Norse mythology, reflecting the practice of naming Arctic peaks after mythological figures.

Access to Mount Odin requires extensive mountaineering experience and specialized equipment, with summer offering more favorable climbing conditions despite Arctic weather patterns.

Mount Odin stands as the highest peak on Baffin Island and ranks fifth among Arctic Cordillera mountains, with a prominence matching its elevation of 2,147 meters.

Location: Qikiqtaaluk Region

Location: Nunavut

Elevation above the sea: 2,147 m

GPS coordinates: 66.54696,-65.42651

Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:18