White Salmon Glacier (Mount Shuksan) Explained

White Salmon Glacier
Type:Mountain glacier
Location:Whatcom County, Washington, U.S.
Map:USA Washington
Label Position:right
Map Size:225
Coordinates:48.8344°N -121.6225°W
Coordinates Ref:[1]
Length:0.4miles
Terminus:Barren rock/icefall
Status:Retreating

White Salmon Glacier is in North Cascades National Park in the U.S. state of Washington, on the west slopes of Mount Shuksan. White Salmon Glacier is a series of small glaciers that descend to the north from a ridge feature known as Shuksan Arm.[2] A climbers route follows the White Salmon Glacier to Fisher Chimney which provides a faster approach than others to the summit of Mount Shuksan.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. 1528089. White Salmon 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. 69.