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Encyclopedia > Klutlan Glacier

Klutlan Glacier is a 40 miles long glacier in Alaska. It is located SW of Mount Natazhat and flowing east across the international boundary, then north to form the headwaters of the Klutlan River. Native name reported in 1891 by C. W. Hayes, USGS. Aletsch glacier, Switzerland A glacier is a large, long-lasting river of ice that is formed on land and moves in response to gravity. ... Official language(s) English Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Area  Ranked 1st  - Total 663,267 sq. ...


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SummitPost - Klutlan Glacier -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering (358 words)
Climb toward a line of seracs at the N end of the glacier and climb up a depression in the glacier just to the S. of the seracs.
Follow the glacier taking care to go the safest way to where it is possible to place camp at about 11,700ft.
Glacier travel and rescue gear, wands are very important.
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