Challenger Glacier (Washington) Explained

Challenger Glacier
Type:Alpine glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8456°N -121.3472°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.5miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall/proglacial lake
Status:Retreating

Challenger Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington and is on the north slopes of Mount Challenger. Challenger Glacier descends from 8000feetto5000feetft (toft).[2] Over 2miles wide, Challenger Glacier descends along a wide terminus with heavy crevassing and numerous icefalls, with a tongue of the glacier in the north descending to a proglacial lake. The ascent up Challenger Glacier is one of the most common routes to the summit of Mount Challenger.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 1517613. Challenger Glacier. March 31, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Challenger, WA. March 31, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. 2008. The Mountaineers Books. 978-1594851360. 122.