ATHABASCA & DOME GLACIER-WILCOX PASS-1986

Wilcox Pass was the traditional route for crossing this valley when the Athabasca Glacier completely crossed the valley (ca. 1905). This 1986 Ektachrome Slide (Scanned) was taken from the pass and gives a good idea of the size of this glacier in 1986. Global warming has had a major effect on this glacier and has caused it to retreat over a mile plus in the last 22 years. The trail head to Wilcox Pass is well marked and about one mile south of the icefield chalet complex.