Yukon Ice Patches

The Yukon Ice Patches contain preserved organic materials and artifacts spanning thousands of years across multiple mountain locations in the territory.

Scientists discovered the first archaeological remnants in 1997 on Thandlät mountain, leading to partnerships between researchers and six First Nations communities.

The ice formations hold hundreds of preserved items including tools, weapons, and animal remains that document the traditional hunting practices of Indigenous peoples.

Visitors require local guides and specialized equipment to access these remote mountain locations, which sit at elevations exceeding 1,850 meters.

Unlike moving glaciers that crush artifacts, these stationary ice patches preserve objects intact, including a 9,000-year-old wooden dart shaft.

Location: Yukon

GPS coordinates: 60.29760,-136.00000

Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:16