Fair Glacier, Mountain glacier at Apache Peak in Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado, United States
Fair Glacier is a glacier on Apache Peak within Roosevelt National Forest in Colorado. It features steep slopes that rise sharply across its upper sections, creating a challenging terrain for climbers.
Photographs from 1910 first documented this glacier and provided early records of its structure. Those early images helped establish its place within the Indian Peaks range.
The glacier serves as a destination for mountaineers and climbers who follow Gerry Roach's guidebook describing it as the principal mountaineering route on Apache.
Reaching this glacier requires hiking from Long Lake Trailhead through Brainard Lake Recreational Area, passing several mountain lakes along the way. The route is lengthy and demands good fitness and proper mountain gear.
A deep crevasse running through the glacier's center serves as a key navigation marker for climbers during summer ascents. This feature becomes an important visual reference point that guides climbers along the safest path.
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