Company Glacier Explained

Company Glacier
Type:Alpine glacier
Location:Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.2461°N -120.8642°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.6miles
Terminus:Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Company Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slopes of Bonanza Peak, the tallest non-volcanic peak in the Cascade Range.[2] Company Glacier descends from 9200feetto6500feetft (toft) with several main chutes converging into the main glacier below the 7800feet level.[3] Company Glacier was used as the approach route when Bonanza Peak was first climbed in 1937.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1517998. Company Glacier. April 13, 2013.
  2. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. 2003. The Mountaineers Books. 978-0-89886-838-8. 232.
  3. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Holden, WA. April 13, 2013.