Thor Peak, Granite mountain peak in Auyuittuq National Park, Canada
Thor Peak is a granite summit in Nunavut that stands 1,675 meters (5,495 feet) above sea level within Auyuittuq National Park. The western wall of the mountain forms a continuous vertical rock face dropping 1,250 meters (4,101 feet) directly into the valley below.
A team of three climbers from the Arctic Institute of North America reached the top for the first time in 1953. Since then, the wall has drawn climbers from around the world to attempt its granite face.
The name references Norse mythology and reflects the European explorers who mapped this region. Today, the peak lies within a protected area where Inuit communities continue to engage with the arctic landscape as part of their ongoing relationship with the land.
Reaching the mountain requires permits from the Parks Information Center in Pangnirtung and arranging transportation by boat or snowmobile depending on the season. The remote location means careful planning is necessary, as there are no paved trails and limited infrastructure once on-site.
The west face tilts past vertical at 105 degrees over its entire drop, making it one of the most challenging climbing routes in the Arctic. This overhanging structure creates a rare geological formation visible from the valley floor.
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