Garden Glacier Explained

Garden Glacier
Type:Alpine glacier
Location:Skagit, Snohomish and Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.2997°N -121.0097°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.5miles
Terminus:Icefall/Barren rock
Status:Retreating

Garden Glacier is in Wenatchee and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests in the U.S. state of Washington. Garden Glacier is in two sections, located on the south and east slopes of Sinister Peak.[2] The glacier is along the original approach route for the first ascent of Sinister Peak in 1939.[3] Garden Glacier extends from 7800feetto7000feetft (toft) and end in icefalls and barren rocks. Garden Glacier is separated by an arête from Chickamin Glacier to the north.

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Notes and References

  1. 1525815. Sinister Peak. March 10, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Dome Peak, WA. March 10, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide Vol. 2: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. 2003. Mountaineer Books. 978-0-89886-838-8. 246–248. March 10, 2013.