Beginning in 1950 and continuing through the early 1980s, however, many of the major glaciers advanced in response to relatively cooler temperatures of the mid-century.

Extensive ice fields and 100 major glaciers spill from the peaks, making this one of the most spectacular parks in Alaska.

The upper slopes of the volcano are largely ice-covered, with several major glaciers including five which reach the sea.

The crossing of four major tributary glaciers from the north is most taxing, and potentially high nullah crossings can be dangerous.

It is the only advancing glacier of the 20 major glaciers of the Juneau Icefield.

The icefield feeds eight major glaciers, including:

Several major glaciers flow from the steep and heavily eroded flanks of Regal Mountain.

Extensive ice fields and 100 major glaciers spill from the peaks, including one bigger than the state of Rhode Island.

Two major glaciers affect the mining process.

Much of it is covered by ice, including 14 major glaciers which descend from Big Ben to the sea.