Athabasca Glacier
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This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

📜 Athabasca Glacier is a nearly four-mile (6 km) glacier located in Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. It is one of the most accessible and most visited glaciers in North America.
🔍 This natural wonder is rapidly disappearing due to climate change.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Accessible through guided tours and hikes🌊 See a rapidly disappearing natural wonder🔬 Unique opportunity to learn about climate change effects and gain scientific insights into sub-glacial environments❄️ Explore ice caves and stunning blue ice (with guide)🏞️ Part of a world heritage site, feeds three oceans📸 Breathtaking views and photo opportunities

Why Avoid

⚠️ Rapidly disappearing due to climate change🚫 Going onto glacier without proper climbing equipment is discouraged🗓️ Tours are seasonal (April/May to October) and book in advance🔞 Tours have a minimum age of 12 years

Tips

🧣 Dress warmly: hat, gloves, sturdy shoes, windproof coat🗓️ Book tours well in advance, especially for peak season🚶‍♀️ Participants should be able to climb a ladder or hike short distances

Cost

💰 Guided tours have a fee.

🕒 HoursSeasonal; April-October

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