End of Endicott Arm

Currently the head of Endicott Arm is at the tongue of Dawes Glacier.

Ice Ahead

Our approach to the glacier face was impeded by the large amount of ice.

Ice Floe

The Sea Lion closed in as far as was safe and launched its Zodiacs.

"Calving!"

Your photographer had difficulty keeping up with the action.

I was reminded of John Muir who a century earlier explored similar scenes in Tlingit canoes and often alone!

"Calving Again!"

Our pilot Michelle maneuvered our Zodiac to within a quarter mile of the glacier face. A 200' wall of active ice is a commanding presence. The newly calved icebergs hit the water with huge splashes.

The Shooter

From our Zodiac we also observed a 'shooter' at close range.

Photo shot sequence

Dawes Glacier

Our photographers had a field day at Dawes Glacier.

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