Kimtah Glacier Explained

Kimtah Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Skagit County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.5886°N -120.9175°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.4miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

Kimtah Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, in a cirque to the west of Kimtah Peak and east of Cosho Peak.[2] Both Kimtah and Cosho Peaks are prominent summits along a ridge known as Jagged Edge.[3] Kimtah Glacier is just under 1miles in width and descends northward from 8100feetto7000feetft (toft) and has four lobes.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1521670. Kimtah Glacier. April 27, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Logan, WA. April 27, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. 2003. The Mountaineers Books. 978-0-89886-838-8. 352–355.