Sulphide Glacier Explained

Sulphide Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8131°N -121.6064°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:1.85miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

Sulphide Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the south slopes of Mount Shuksan.[2] Descending 1.85miles from the summit tower of Mount Shuksan, it is connected to Crystal Glacier to the east. Sulphide Glacier descends from 8600feetto5600feetft (toft).[2] Sulphide Glacier is along the route taken when Mount Shuksan was first climbed in 1906.[3] Both Sulphide and Crystal Glaciers have a series of 300feetto1000feetft (toft) high cascades which are collectively referred to as Sulphide Basin Falls.[4] Below these cascades lies Sulphide Lake, which empties over Sulphide Creek Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in North America with a nearly 2200feet drop.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. 1526688. Sulphide Glacier. April 20, 2013.
  2. TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Mount Shuksan, WA. April 20, 2013.
  3. Book: Beckey, Fred. Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes Rainy Pass to Fraser River. 208. The Mountaineers Books. 9781594854309. 64.
  4. Web site: Sulphide Basin Falls. Northwest Waterfall Survey. April 20, 2013.
  5. Web site: Sulphide Creek Falls. Northwest Waterfall Survey. April 20, 2013.