Powder Mountain Icefield

The Powder Mountain Icefield extends across the Pacific Ranges of southwestern British Columbia, positioned 20 kilometers west of Whistler and 90 kilometers north of Vancouver.

During the mid-1980s, Powder Mountain Resorts submitted proposals for ski resort development, leading to legal proceedings that concluded with the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 1999.

The eastern side of the icefield borders Callaghan Valley, which later became the location for Nordic events during the 2010 Winter Olympics.

The glacial formation sits between the Squamish River valley on its western edge and Callaghan Valley on its eastern boundary, with Mount Cayley as a central feature.

Subglacial volcanic activity beneath the icefield has created formations like Ember Ridge and Slag Hill, containing rocks with up to 70 percent glass content.

Location: British Columbia

GPS coordinates: 50.14690,-123.27700

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:40