Nice page. But is this a "massif" or a range of mountains or a national park? Or something else? I realize that there was some disagreement on the actual definition of a massif... In any case, quite a nice page, with guidebook-level (and more) introduction to the place.
Jotunheimen most definitely is not a massif if you define a massif as a chain or group of mountains grown together. It's more of a range or area. On the other hand, Mont Blanc area (which is actually more of an area or sub-range of Alps to me) is often called massif. To me a true Mont Blanc Massif consist of Mont Blanc, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Dome du Gouter, Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, Aiguille Bionassay etc. But most certainly not of i.e. Aiguille Verte, Les Courtes or Grandes Jorasses. For this reason I changed the name for AREA. I am actually not that satisfied with that either, so will propably change it again when I come up with something better.
Although part of Jotunheimen is also a national park, that is, in my opinion, completely different thing. National park is more or less a political term, whereas massif, area and range all are geographical terms.
excellent page! And thanks a lot for all your great and very useful additions to many different mountain-pages of other SP-members! But pay attention: If you continue in this way, you will be one of the best candidates whom the webmaster calls "fanatic members"!! Be aware of what you are doing!
JScoles - Feb 21, 2002 4:36 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat page Ari. There are the sort of pages that set summit post apart from similar sites, we should create for all areas.
This makes getting the nessecary info easy and gives you an Idea of the best area for your trip.
Cheers
John Scoles
ben jammin - Feb 21, 2002 5:07 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi Ari,
it's a nice comprehensive page that gives a good overview of the area. Well done!
regards,
ben
Ari - Feb 21, 2002 10:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentDone. Thanks for feedback.
Oyvind Lind Petersen - Feb 21, 2002 9:08 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent! Written with soul and very info. I will put up links to this page from "my two peaks" in Jotunheimen.
mpbro - Feb 21, 2002 12:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page. But is this a "massif" or a range of mountains or a national park? Or something else? I realize that there was some disagreement on the actual definition of a massif... In any case, quite a nice page, with guidebook-level (and more) introduction to the place.
Ari - Feb 21, 2002 10:15 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentJotunheimen most definitely is not a massif if you define a massif as a chain or group of mountains grown together. It's more of a range or area. On the other hand, Mont Blanc area (which is actually more of an area or sub-range of Alps to me) is often called massif. To me a true Mont Blanc Massif consist of Mont Blanc, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Maudit, Dome du Gouter, Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, Aiguille Bionassay etc. But most certainly not of i.e. Aiguille Verte, Les Courtes or Grandes Jorasses. For this reason I changed the name for AREA. I am actually not that satisfied with that either, so will propably change it again when I come up with something better.
Although part of Jotunheimen is also a national park, that is, in my opinion, completely different thing. National park is more or less a political term, whereas massif, area and range all are geographical terms.
Rahel Maria Liu - Feb 24, 2002 3:24 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentHi Ari,
excellent page! And thanks a lot for all your great and very useful additions to many different mountain-pages of other SP-members! But pay attention: If you continue in this way, you will be one of the best candidates whom the webmaster calls "fanatic members"!! Be aware of what you are doing!
Cheers, Rahel
Brownside - Mar 11, 2002 4:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentHi Rahel Maria Liu,
Feel free to check out the 'Alam kuh Peak' Brenta Dolomites', or 'Mount Konocti' here at summitpost.com. :)
Diego Sahagún - Feb 24, 2002 6:04 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentPlease put the books in its section. Good work.
Ari - Feb 24, 2002 10:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentI can't as Amazon does not recognize any of them.
Brownside - Mar 11, 2002 4:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentFeel free to check out the 'Alam kuh Peak' Brenta Dolomites', or 'Mount Konocti' here at summitpost.com. :)
OBIJUANKENOBI71 - Jul 29, 2002 1:37 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentExcellent job!!!
Cheers.
Juan
Vid Pogachnik - Aug 25, 2002 11:23 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI don't know why was my vote till now the only one of 3 stars. It's a clear 4 star page! Excellent!
tlogan - Feb 27, 2004 3:58 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentGreat work!
Corax - Dec 28, 2004 9:35 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentWhat a page!
Excellent, as your private site.
Thanks Ari.
taikavuorimies - Dec 28, 2005 4:54 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentThat's a pretty good page.