LeConte Glacier

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Today was one of the best days imaginable. Both Don and I felt like explorers entering a new world. LeConte Glacier is a 21-mile-long and one-mile-wide glacier Since its discovery in 1887, the glacier has retreated nearly 2.5 miles (4 km), although it is considered to be in a stable position today. The glacier is known for its "shooter" icebergs which calve off underneath the water (LeConte Bay is 810 feet deep) and shoot out of the water due to their buoyancy. LeConte Glacier is the southernmost tidewater glacier on the Pacific Coast.

Captain Jim and his Firstmate Jim took us and 6 other people on the adventure of our lives. No kidding!! This was an awesome ride.

I won't say much more. But do have a look at the photos.

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Photos

Ice Berg
These ice bergs are mostly underwater (100-200ft). As then detach from the ocean floor, then can tip. It can be very dangerous during certains of year.

Comments

[D MJ Binkley]

Looks like you are having a fantastic trip
Love the blue ice.