Waputik Icefield, Glacial system in Canadian Rockies, Canada.
The Waputik Icefield extends across 40 square kilometers between Alberta and British Columbia, forming part of the Continental Divide in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The Alpine Club of Canada established two mountain huts near the icefield, Scott Duncan Hut and Balfour Hut, to support mountaineering expeditions in the region.
The name Waputik comes from indigenous terminology, reflecting the deep connection between First Nations peoples and the Canadian Rocky Mountains landscape.
Visitors can access the icefield through Banff National Park in Alberta or Yoho National Park in British Columbia, with optimal conditions for skiing during winter months.
The icefield generates water for multiple glaciers, including Waputik, Diableret, and Emerald, which feed into major water systems like Bow River and Kicking Horse River.
Location: Alberta
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 51.56670,-116.45000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:49
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