Whitney Glacier, Glacier on Mount Shasta, California
Whitney Glacier flows northwestward from Misery Hill at 13,700 feet, forming a major icefall at the saddle between Mount Shasta and Shastina peaks.
Scientists documented in 2002 that Whitney Glacier expanded by 30 percent over five decades, contrary to the general retreat of glaciers worldwide.
Mount Shasta's Whitney Glacier serves as a research site for glaciologists studying climate patterns and ice formation in California's mountainous regions.
Climbers access the glacier through Northgate Trailhead, requiring ice axes, crampons, and crevasse rescue equipment for safe navigation through the terrain.
The glacier contains a substantial icefall at 11,800 feet, where uneven ground creates a complex pattern of crevasses and ice formations.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 41.41389,-122.21139
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:51
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