Garibaldi Névé, Glacier on Mount Garibaldi, British Columbia, Canada
Garibaldi Névé is a snowfield on the north and east sides of Mount Garibaldi in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, southwestern British Columbia. It and its outlet glaciers cover about 30 square kilometres. Nine glaciers belong to it: Garibaldi, North Pitt, South Pitt, Lava, Sentinel, Warren, Bishop, Phoenix and Pike.
The Garibaldi Névé Traverse, a ski touring route from north to south across the névé, was defined in the 1940s. The route is typically completed in two to three days. The névé lies on the eastern flank of Mount Garibaldi, which is named after Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi.
The Squamish name for Mount Garibaldi is Nch'ḵay̓, and the névé lies within their traditional territory. The Garibaldi Névé Traverse, a ski route from north to south across the glacier, was laid out in the 1940s and takes two to three days.
The main route starts at Diamond Head parking lot and follows a marked trail past Elfin Lakes with cairns guiding the way. Visitors need experience with mountain navigation and glacier safety practices.
The ice field constantly moves while draining eastward into the Pitt River through multiple glacial streams that originate from varying elevations. This persistent ice movement creates ever-changing surface features that reveal how dynamic this glacial system remains.
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