Which is the most spectacular Glacier?

trooooon · Sep 11th, 2009, 20:35

Having done quite a few treks and developed a fascination for Glaciers, I have decided to document them before they actually disappear! So here's the question, which is the most spectacular Glacier you have seen?

I'm specially interested in the temporal ones where you stand a good chance of seeing avalanches, seracs crash or hearing the whole Glacier creak as it moves . . . Short film I'm thinking

ps. Just realised that's my 500th post

mridula · Sep 12th, 2009, 16:52

TJ congratulations on your 500th post. I have trekked some but never really paid attention to glaciers rather stayed away from them as they are so tricky to cross.

trooooon · Sep 12th, 2009, 17:17

Thanks Mridula

They are tricky to cross, but well worth it for the views they afford in my opinion, but then not having fallen into a crevasse yet I consider myself lucky!!

Umsai la glacier is my personal favorite, along with the frozen start of the Zanskar en route Pensi la . . .

trooooon · Sep 12th, 2009, 17:18

. . . and hey did you make it to Bundi?

kmalik · Sep 12th, 2009, 22:38

What area of the world you are talking about?

The most impressive I have seen have been Columbia glacier, which is a fresh water glacier. Most fascinating thing I've seen is the Harding ice field, though it is not exactly a glacier. The best trail of my life was a trail called Iceline in Yoho national park in Canada that takes you past a large number of glaciers.

In India, I have only had the fortune to see some unnamed glaciers in the Badrinath area.

trooooon · Sep 12th, 2009, 23:09

I thought I didn't have to specify . . . it is 'India' mike right?!

I meant in the Himalayas . . . India, Nepal or Bhutan, leaving out Pakistan since the mountains are off limits to Indians!

Columbia has glaciers??? I can imagine Canada has some . . .

rockwater2 · Sep 12th, 2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by trooooon

Having done quite a few treks and developed a fascination for Glaciers, I have decided to document them before they actually disappear! So here's the question, which is the most spectacular Glacier you have seen?

ps. Just realised that's my 500th post

Pindari & Kafni Glacier are pretty remarkable. Especially if u go to the Zero point. Can actually see the ice breaking & moving into the river.

A pretty impressive view all the way to Pindari Glacier. Takes abut 6 days Trek to reach there.,

Cheers

cityMONK · Sep 12th, 2009, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by trooooon

Having done quite a few treks and developed a fascination for Glaciers, I have decided to document them before they actually disappear! So here's the question, which is the most spectacular Glacier you have seen?

I'm specially interested in the temporal ones where you stand a good chance of seeing avalanches, seracs crash or hearing the whole Glacier creak as it moves . . . Short film I'm thinking

ps. Just realised that's my 500th post

Siachen glacier is the most spectacular of all, ask any army walla who has served there.

wind_chariot · Sep 13th, 2009, 13:28

I have seen pics of banderpunchh glacier in one fellow indiamiker's picasa gallery. I am very much impressed with that.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...23892856438642

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...28306373890018

trooooon · Sep 13th, 2009, 14:30

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Originally Posted by wind_chariot

I have seen pics of banderpunchh glacier in one fellow indiamiker's picasa gallery.

Indeed those pictures are really spectacular, looks like one heavily crevassed ice field there! With the Kala nag looming over it, and it should be easier to get to than the Pindari!

Would love to go to Siachen, but the army seems to have a monopoly on that one!

Any one been ahead of Har ki dun, I hear there is a Glacier which is lifted off the ground enough to walk under for quite a distance!

machadinha · Sep 13th, 2009, 15:11

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Originally Posted by kmalik

The most impressive I have seen have been Columbia glacier

Quote:

Originally Posted by trooooon

Columbia has glaciers??? I can imagine Canada has some . . .

I think that would be the Columbia Glacier in Alaska

It seems to be so named after Columbia University, in New York.

The country of Colombia on the other hand like some of its neighbors would be dominated by the Andes mountain range, and so will have its share of peaks yes; and a quick search would suggest there are glaciers, too.

Anyway, so much for today's pedantry, kindly do continue

kmalik · Sep 15th, 2009, 06:24

Thanks, Machadinha! Indeed it was the Columbia glacier in Alaska. Up there, there are thousands of glaciers, many retreating but some are advancing too - one that I've seen is the Hubbard glacier.

I find it interesting to learn that while most glaciers in the the Eastern Himalayas are retreating, there are some in Karakoram range and Western Himalayas that are advancing. Perhaps some of the budding glacier enthusiasts can throw some light on the relevant facts.

burf · Sep 15th, 2009, 12:31

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Originally Posted by trooooon

Any one been ahead of Har ki dun, I hear there is a Glacier which is lifted off the ground enough to walk under for quite a distance!

I hope someone confirms this - provide more info.

burf · Sep 15th, 2009, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by wind_chariot

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...23892856438642

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...28306373890018

enchanting pic-story

kaustabh · Sep 16th, 2009, 12:18

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Originally Posted by trooooon

Indeed those pictures are really
Any one been ahead of Har ki dun, I hear there is a Glacier which is lifted off the ground enough to walk under for quite a distance!

I think you are talking about the Yamdwara Glacier. Yes it is retreating fast. Also number of crevasse are increasing. It is possible to cross it and reach Harsil area but with passing time it is getting difficult.

Sep 11th, 2009, 20:35	#1
trooooon tj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Posts: 849	Which is the most spectacular Glacier? Having done quite a few treks and developed a fascination for Glaciers, I have decided to document them before they actually disappear! So here's the question, which is the most spectacular Glacier you have seen? I'm specially interested in the temporal ones where you stand a good chance of seeing avalanches, seracs crash or hearing the whole Glacier creak as it moves . . . Short film I'm thinking ps. Just realised that's my 500th post __________________ what if . . . maybe . . . say . . . suppose! Last edited by trooooon : Sep 11th, 2009 at 20:36. Reason: 500

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	TJ congratulations on your 500th post. I have trekked some but never really paid attention to glaciers rather stayed away from them as they are so tricky to cross. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

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wind_chariot pseudo-member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 154	I have seen pics of banderpunchh glacier in one fellow indiamiker's picasa gallery. I am very much impressed with that. http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...23892856438642 http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...28306373890018 __________________ “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.” - Paul Theroux

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trooooon tj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Posts: 849	Thanks Mridula They are tricky to cross, but well worth it for the views they afford in my opinion, but then not having fallen into a crevasse yet I consider myself lucky!! Umsai la glacier is my personal favorite, along with the frozen start of the Zanskar en route Pensi la . . .

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trooooon tj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Posts: 849	. . . and hey did you make it to Bundi?

Sep 12th, 2009, 22:38	#5
kmalik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 672	What area of the world you are talking about? The most impressive I have seen have been Columbia glacier, which is a fresh water glacier. Most fascinating thing I've seen is the Harding ice field, though it is not exactly a glacier. The best trail of my life was a trail called Iceline in Yoho national park in Canada that takes you past a large number of glaciers. In India, I have only had the fortune to see some unnamed glaciers in the Badrinath area.

Sep 12th, 2009, 23:09	#6
trooooon tj Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Posts: 849	I thought I didn't have to specify . . . it is 'India' mike right?! I meant in the Himalayas . . . India, Nepal or Bhutan, leaving out Pakistan since the mountains are off limits to Indians! Columbia has glaciers??? I can imagine Canada has some . . .

Sep 15th, 2009, 06:24	#12
kmalik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 672	Thanks, Machadinha! Indeed it was the Columbia glacier in Alaska. Up there, there are thousands of glaciers, many retreating but some are advancing too - one that I've seen is the Hubbard glacier. I find it interesting to learn that while most glaciers in the the Eastern Himalayas are retreating, there are some in Karakoram range and Western Himalayas that are advancing. Perhaps some of the budding glacier enthusiasts can throw some light on the relevant facts.