Baffin Island - Post Trip Report
- Ben James
- Aug 24
- 1 min read
In April 2025 we completed our long awaited Baffin Island Expedition. A self supported expedition to attempt first ascents of several previously unclimbed peaks in the beautiful Artic setting of Baffin Island. On arrival, temperatures and snow conditions were tougher than we had expected, reaching -30 over the first week of the trip.
After several delays, set backs and a complete re plan of our objectives and routes whilst on the expedition, we achieve the objective of climbing seven previously unclimbed peaks.
By making the first ascents, we had the privilege of naming the peaks, the names, translations and locations are listed below.
We are now pleased to share our full trip report from the expedition, detailing all logistics, financial break down, and the logistics of the trip, as well as a report on each of our summits. The full report is available to download and view below.
Peak | English Translation | Route | First Ascent Date |
Uppijjuaq (1823m) | Snowy Owl | E. slopes & S. Ridge, F 370m | 14th April 2025 |
Minas Tirith (1950m) | W. Ridge, PD- 840m | 15th April 2025 | |
Aqviq (1860) | Humpback Whale | SW. Rib, PD+ (Scottish II/III) 970m | 17th April 2025 |
Inutuaq (1637m) | Alone | W. Ridge, PD- 530m | 19th April 2025 |
Ukaliq (1532m) | Arctic Hare | S. Gully, PD 600m | 23rd April 2025 |
Uvingajuq (1615m) | Diagonal | Ramp & N. Ridge, PD (Scottish II) 820m | 24th April 2025 |
Atangiijuq (1600m) | Including everything | S. Slopes, F 460m | 25th April 2025 |
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