Kautz Glacier, Glacial formation on Mount Rainier, Washington, United States
Kautz Glacier extends from Mount Rainier's summit ice cap to the Kautz Ice Cliff at 11,700 feet elevation through a narrow passage.
The glacier received its name from August Kautz, who led an expedition with Nisqually guide Wapowety toward Mount Rainier's summit in 1857.
The Native American guide Wapowety contributed to the exploration of Mount Rainier, leading the first documented climbing group through this glacial area.
Climbers access the glacier by descending from Camp Hazard at 11,300 feet on Wapowety Cleaver before ascending through Kautz Chute.
The glacier released a massive mudflow in 1947 that transported 14 billion cubic feet of material and covered Highway 706 with 28 feet of sediment.
Location: Washington
Location: Pierce County
GPS coordinates: 46.82506,-121.77455
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:57
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