Company Glacier

Company Glacier
Company Glacier on the north slopes of Bonanza Peak
Map showing the location of Company Glacier
Map showing the location of Company Glacier
Company Glacier
Location in Washington
TypeAlpine glacier
LocationChelan County, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates48°14′46″N 120°51′51″W / 48.24611°N 120.86417°W / 48.24611; -120.86417[1]
Length.60 mi (0.97 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Company Glacier is in Wenatchee National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the north slopes of Bonanza Peak, the tallest non-volcanic peak in the Cascade Range.[2] Company Glacier descends from 9,200 to 6,500 ft (2,800 to 2,000 m) with several main chutes converging into the main glacier below the 7,800-foot (2,400 m) level.[3] Company Glacier was used as the approach route when Bonanza Peak was first climbed in 1937.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Company Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Beckey, Fred (2003). Cascade Alpine Guide: Climbing and High Routes, Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass. The Mountaineers Books. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-89886-838-8.
  3. ^ Holden, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved April 13, 2013.


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