Thanks a lot again... and I've said this before other than maybe the area around Cerro Fitz Roy in Patagonia I have never heard of anywhere like this... a real place of wonder and mystery.
Thanks a lot Kenzo... its not surpsising to hear that you have an interest in visitng the area... much like me you seem to have a nose for where most of the beautiful mountains on earth can be found... and spirit that wishes to see them in person.
I have researched Asgard over the past few years and I have copies of the 1964 and 1966 Canadian Alpine Journal with sections on the 1963 and 1965 expeditions. I have the 1954 Mountain World, which covers the 1953 1st ascent. There was also a 1961 attempt by a Cambridge University team (http://www.life.uiuc.edu/crofts/ahab/baffin.html). I have corresponded with a fellow who did the original route a few years ago and he thought it would be rated "Very Severe" or I would guess about 5.7 on the YDS. I will get there one day even if I am old and feeble.
Any info. that you have would be greatly appreciated... especially with regards to routes. I am glad that somone who has such intimate knowledge of the peak likes the page... that says a lot. I also can admire the desire with which you want to visit and eventually climb Asgard... I have a few of those obssessions myself... including my namesake Mt. Loagn.
Superb page! All of your mountain pages provide a lot of interesting background! Its really helpful in giving these remote and mysterious peaks some context.
Thanks for noticing the little details... I agree that these are often what make a page that much more interesting... and thanks for all of your votes, I appreciate them.
tlogan - Feb 18, 2004 12:58 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks a lot for the vote, I appreciate it.
Gangolf Haub - Feb 18, 2004 1:02 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVERY good page and lots of information. Perhaps you could insert some paragraphs. Would be easier to read.
Gangolf
Johan Heersink - Feb 18, 2004 1:38 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery thorough page, Tim!
wuedesau - Feb 18, 2004 5:16 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page! 100% nature.
tlogan - Feb 18, 2004 10:42 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks a lot for the vote... it is indeed 100% nature... few places like it.
BobSmith - Feb 18, 2004 5:38 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentA truly stunning peak in an amazing setting. Glad to see someone do a page on that one.
Nelson - Feb 18, 2004 8:36 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWow, wild looking place! Beautiful, great page. Thanks.
Martin Cash - Feb 18, 2004 10:34 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery impressive peak and page Tim. Thanks.
tlogan - Feb 18, 2004 10:46 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks a lot Martin I appreciate the vote and your comments... though the mountain sells itself I just provide it with a little wrapping paper.
Dave K - Feb 18, 2004 6:41 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentFantastic job! I've said this in other comments, but this must be an incredible wilderness area!
tlogan - Feb 18, 2004 7:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks a lot again... and I've said this before other than maybe the area around Cerro Fitz Roy in Patagonia I have never heard of anywhere like this... a real place of wonder and mystery.
Kenzo Okawa - Feb 20, 2004 7:34 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWonderful page! I'm very glad. I planned to visit Mount Asgard over 10 years ago, but not realize yet.
tlogan - Feb 20, 2004 3:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks a lot Kenzo... its not surpsising to hear that you have an interest in visitng the area... much like me you seem to have a nose for where most of the beautiful mountains on earth can be found... and spirit that wishes to see them in person.
danmerrick - Feb 23, 2004 10:58 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent mountain page. Asgard is my dream trip. All I need is some time and willing partners.
tlogan - Feb 23, 2004 2:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for the vote and posting the map... can't imagine why it wouldn't be anyone's dream... can you?
danmerrick - Feb 23, 2004 4:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI have researched Asgard over the past few years and I have copies of the 1964 and 1966 Canadian Alpine Journal with sections on the 1963 and 1965 expeditions. I have the 1954 Mountain World, which covers the 1953 1st ascent. There was also a 1961 attempt by a Cambridge University team (http://www.life.uiuc.edu/crofts/ahab/baffin.html). I have corresponded with a fellow who did the original route a few years ago and he thought it would be rated "Very Severe" or I would guess about 5.7 on the YDS. I will get there one day even if I am old and feeble.
Dan
tlogan - Feb 23, 2004 5:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentAny info. that you have would be greatly appreciated... especially with regards to routes. I am glad that somone who has such intimate knowledge of the peak likes the page... that says a lot. I also can admire the desire with which you want to visit and eventually climb Asgard... I have a few of those obssessions myself... including my namesake Mt. Loagn.
PellucidWombat - Feb 25, 2004 8:14 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentSuperb page! All of your mountain pages provide a lot of interesting background! Its really helpful in giving these remote and mysterious peaks some context.
tlogan - Feb 26, 2004 4:37 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for noticing the little details... I agree that these are often what make a page that much more interesting... and thanks for all of your votes, I appreciate them.
signorellil - Feb 29, 2004 2:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentVery good page on a fascinating mountain!