Queest-alb Glacier

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Queest-alb Glacier
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Queest-alb Glacier
TypeCirque glacier
Coordinates 48°10′12″N121°41′56″W / 48.17000°N 121.69889°W / 48.17000; -121.69889 Coordinates: 48°10′12″N121°41′56″W / 48.17000°N 121.69889°W / 48.17000; -121.69889 [1]
Length.60 mi (0.97 km)
TerminusBarren rock
StatusRetreating

Queest-alb Glacier is in Snoqualmie National Forest in the U.S. state of Washington, on the west slopes of Three Fingers. [2] Queest-alb Glacier is also known as Three Fingers Glacier, but neither name is officially recognized by the United States Geological Survey. The glacier descends from 6,400 to 5,000 ft (2,000 to 1,500 m) and is a popular location for skiing.

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References

  1. "Queest-alb Glacier". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved May 18, 2013.
  2. Whitehorse Mountain, WA (Map). TopoQwest (United States Geological Survey Maps). Retrieved May 18, 2013.
Queest-alb Glacier on Three Fingers North Cascades National Park Service Complex NOCA2040.jpg
Queest-alb Glacier on Three Fingers