Glacial Fjord

Endicott Arm is a classic fjord, a tidewater channel carved by its glaciers and currently more than 25 miles long.

Hanging Glacier

"What's the name of that glacier?"

"Some dumb glacier."

< < Mirth from the deck. > >

"No, I mean Sum Dum Glacier;
S - U - M - D - U - M."

Waterfalls

The meltwater from the icefields above spill over the abrupt edge of the fjord. The saltwater below is green with glacial milk.

Ford's Terror

This reversing tidal falls terrified explorer Ford but modern rafters and kayakers dream of this remote challenge. Class 0 to Class 5, depending on the tide.

Glacial Cirque

Little remains of the glacier that carved this magnificent glacial cirque high on the walls of Endicott Arm. The steep lateral moraines are being reclaimed by vegetation. The white triangular face is a recent rockslide. Thus the fjord continues to be reshaped even after the ice has receded.

Dawes Glacier

When we reached the head of Endicott Arm we were literally in 'uncharted' waters. The Dawes Glacier has receded further since the last edition of the GPS topo map!

Expedition at Dawes Glacier

Afternoon Sun

Our visit to Endicott Arm was certainly a highlight of the expedition.

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