The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six principal 'toes' of the Columbia Icefield, located in the Canadian Rockies. The glacier currently loses depth at a rate of about 5 metres (16 ft) per year [ 2 ] and has receded more than 1.5 km (0.93 mi) and …

2024年4月15日 · The Athabasca Glacier is a massive glacial toe to the expansive Columbia Icefield that sits on Canada’s British Columbia/Alberta border. It is arguably the most accessible glacier in North America and offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with an earth-shaping wonder.

Spilling from the Columbia Icefield over three giant bedrock steps, the Athabasca glacier flows down the valley and is situated across from the Icefield Centre. Because of a warming climate, the Athabasca Glacier has been receding or melting for the last 125 years.

The classic Columbia Icefield Adventure lets you explore two ways. First, ride onto the Athabasca Glacier aboard a massive Ice Explorer before disembarking onto ancient ice. Then, marvel at the breathtaking Sunwapta Valley from above atop the glass-floored skywalk. Learn More

2024年8月13日 · You’ll see the Crowfoot Glacier, Athabasca Falls, Bow Lake, the incredible glacier tour, and a visit to the Skywalk. Plus, you will learn super interesting geological and historical information from your guide.

2024年1月2日 · Despite how much mass Athabasca Glacier has lost in the past couple centuries, it’s still pretty huge. Just look at how tiny these distant hikers and snowcoach vehicles look compared to the glacier. If you want to take a joyride on …

2023年7月21日 · The Athabasca Glacier is renowned for its stunning beauty, impressive ice formations, and its role as a tangible example of climate change. It provides a unique opportunity to witness the impact of environmental challenges on our planet.

2024年4月4日 · The Athabasca Glacier is one of the six primary glacier toes that feed the Columbia Icefield, the largest icefield in the Rocky Mountains. It is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, and is currently receding at a rate of about 5 meters (16 feet) per year and has lost over half of its volume since the late 1800s.

2024年5月5日 · An Athabasca Glacier guided walk is an incredible way to experience the Columbia Icefield up close and personal in Jasper National Park.

Top choice in Jasper National Park. The tongue of the Athabasca Glacier runs from the Columbia Icefield to within walking distance of the road opposite the Icefield Centre. It can be visited on foot or in an Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle. It has retreated about 2km since 1844, when it reached the rock moraine on the north side of the road.