Taylor Glacier, Glacial cirque in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, US
Taylor Glacier forms a steep ice formation reaching 60-degree slopes, featuring a narrow couloir and technical climbing routes near Sky Pond.
The glacier stands as evidence of extensive glacial activity that shaped Rocky Mountain National Park's landscape during past geological periods.
Rock and ice climbers gather at Taylor Glacier throughout winter months to practice mixed climbing techniques and share mountaineering knowledge.
Access to Taylor Glacier requires proper equipment including crampons and ice axes, with the main trail starting from Bear Lake parking area.
The glacier functions as both an ice and rock glacier, with its lower sections containing a mixture of ice and accumulated rock debris.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.27080,-105.67700
Latest update: April 3, 2025 00:21
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