Skillet Glacier, Alpine glacier on Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States
Skillet Glacier is an ice field on Mount Moran in Grand Teton National Park, situated on steep eastern cliffs. It has a narrow upper section that spreads into a broader lower region.
The mountain was first reached via this glacier in 1922, establishing it as a key route for climbers. This path has remained a classic approach in the area ever since.
The National Park Service monitors the glacier as part of Grand Teton's twelve remaining glacial formations, documenting environmental changes in the region.
Climbers approach this ice field from the String Lake Trailhead carrying specialized rock climbing gear. You should always check snow conditions and weather before attempting the ascent.
A DC-3 airplane crashed near the glacier in 1950, and pieces of wreckage remain on Mount Moran today. These remnants tell the story of aviation's early challenges in mountain terrain.
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