Company Glacier

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Company Glacier

Company Glacier on the north slopes of Bonanza Peak
Company Glacier
Chelan County, Washington, U.S.
Type Alpine glacier
Coordinates 48°14′46″N 120°51′51″W / 48.24611°N 120.86417°W / 48.24611; -120.86417Coordinates: 48°14′46″N 120°51′51″W / 48.24611°N 120.86417°W / 48.24611; -120.86417[1]
Length .60 mi (0.97 km)
Terminus Barren rock
Status Retreating

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Company Glacier". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved April 13, 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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. ↑ TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Holden, WA (Map). http://www.topoquest.com/map.php?lat=48.24624&lon=-120.86427&datum=nad83&zoom=4. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
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