*** About Auyuittuq National Park: Auyuittuq National Park, located on Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada, offers one of the most rugged, remote, and breathtaking landscapes in the world. Its name means "the land that never melts," pointing to its high Arctic environment where massive ice fields and sharp granite peaks dominate the scenery. It is a hallowed ground for adventurers seeking to hike or ski across arctic valleys or scale some of North America's most challenging rock faces. The park also plays a critical role in the study of climate change, as its glaciers and ecosystems are indicative of environmental shifts. Cultural connections to the Inuit and their ancestors who have navigated this formidable terrain for thousands of years add layers of historical and anthropological significance to the park’s natural beauty.

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