To the ice: George Bird Grinnell's 1887 ascent of Grinnell Glacier
Vaughan R. 2010. To the ice: George Bird Grinnell's 1887 ascent of Grinnell Glacier. Journal of the West. 49(1):11-23
This article discusses a climbing expedition undertaken by U.S. conservationist George Bird Grinnell to ascend what would come to be known as Grinnell Glacier in Montana. Grinnell’s efforts to establish Glacier National Park are detailed. Grinnell’s previously unpublished descriptions of the glacier and its surrounding area are analyzed by the author.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Vaughan, Richard
- Units
- CRCO , GLAC
- Keywords
- early exploration, George Bird Grinnell, Grinnell Glacier, James Willard Schultz, Mountaineering, Park History
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Human Use | Visitor and Recreation Use | Visitor Use