Tjørnholstind, Mountain summit in Jotunheimen National Park, Norway.
Tjørnholstind is a mountain summit reaching 2331 meters in the Jotunheimen range, located in Innlandet county. Two peaks connected by a narrow ridge form the structure of this mountain.
The first recorded ascent took place on July 28, 1843, when Harald Nicolai Storm Wergeland led an expedition to the summit. This climb marked an important moment in the exploration of Norway's high mountain region.
The name comes from 'Tjønnholet', meaning 'hole with a tarn', combined with 'tind' for mountain peak, reflecting how Norwegian people name mountains based on their geographical features.
Access to the mountain is possible from both the western and eastern sides through different established routes. The nearest towns for base access are Vågåmo to the northeast and Beitostølen to the southeast.
The northern face drops 400 meters vertically down to the Nordre Tjønnholet glacier, creating different climbing situations depending on the season. This steep geography shapes how people experience the ascent.
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