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shocker
Sep 16, 2003, 12:23 PM
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I've been looking for online info about the logistics of climbing on Baffin Island but haven't had any luck. Can anyone suggest good sources of info regarding both logistics of travelling there and possibly topo's, route information, etc.
Cheers.
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timstich
Sep 16, 2003, 12:53 PM
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Go to http://www.texasclimbers.com and ask James Crump there about Baffin. While you are at it, you can read his 1995 trip report. He won't have current beta I don't think, but worth a look.
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jcrutten
Sep 16, 2003, 1:05 PM
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Check out the book "Fifty Favorite Climbs" (not to be confused with "Fifty Classic Climbs"). It describes an expedition to Baffin Island by Conrad Anker, who put up a first ascent there. It gives general information on travel, logistics, etc. It is not a general guidebook to the area, however, and won't have route information (other than Anker's).
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dsafanda
Sep 16, 2003, 1:34 PM
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I would think that most people seek out climbing in Baffin Island because it's still a wild and remote location that hasn't been documented to death in websites and books. I suspect most are glad that there is no website guiding you through every step of an expedition. If you really want an adventure you may have to do a little research for your self. There've been numerous articles in various climbing magazines over the years. The names of FAs are always listed. Why not look up these people and give them a call or send an email? Just an idea.
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Sep 16, 2003, 1:57 PM
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Here`s a link to everything you need to know about Baffin as a climbing destination. Our very own orangeoverhang put all this together for future reference in planning expeditions to this wonderful climbing destination.
http://www.baffinisland2002.com/
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shocker
Sep 16, 2003, 2:03 PM
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In reply to: I would think that most people seek out climbing in Baffin Island because it's still a wild and remote location that hasn't been documented to death in websites and books. I suspect most are glad that there is no website guiding you through every step of an expedition. If you really want an advcenture you may have to do a little research for your self. There've been numerous articles in various climbing magazines over the years. The names of FA are always listed. Why not look up these people and give them a call or send an email? Just an idea.
Points well taken.
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dsafanda
Sep 16, 2003, 2:05 PM
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Better yet. Now you can just PM orangeoverhang. :)
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shocker
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In reply to: Here`s a link to everything you need to know about Baffin as a climbing destination. Our very own orangeoverhang put all this together for future reference in planning expeditions to this wonderful climbing destination. http://www.baffinisland2002.com/
This is perfect! Exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
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orangeoverhang
Sep 16, 2003, 4:28 PM
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Feel free to PM for any other info you need. I have lots of high rez photos of most of the peaks for topo purposes and can tell you current prices ect.
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