Pemberton Icefield, Ice field in British Columbia, Canada
Pemberton Icefield is a large expanse of permanent ice located in the Pacific Ranges of the southern Coast Mountains in British Columbia. The terrain features multiple interconnected glaciers that descend into surrounding valleys and feed water systems across the region.
The icefield formed over thousands of years through glacial processes in this mountain range and has remained a prominent geographic feature. The Indigenous Lil'wat people established a long-standing connection to this landscape, naming key peaks that reflect their presence and knowledge.
The icefield shapes how people in the region relate to the mountains and water systems that sustain local communities. The Indigenous Lil'wat people have deep ties to this landscape, having named several peaks that remain landmarks for travelers and residents.
Access to the icefield requires hiring a guide, as independent travel in this high-altitude terrain is not recommended. Conditions vary greatly by season, with summer offering hiking opportunities and winter suited for experienced backcountry skiers.
The icefield has served as a filming location for television and film productions seeking remote arctic landscapes. Its dramatic terrain and accessibility made it valuable for creating scenes set in far northern regions without traveling to actual arctic areas.
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