On the Kennicott Glacier

On the Kennicott Glacier

Wildlands Studies students & faculty crossing the Kennicott Glacier, with Mt. Blackburn (16,000') in the background. Photo by Danny Cassman

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Presenting projects

Presenting projects

Students present the results of their field projects to the group and invited guests from the National Park Service and the local community.

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Ice research

Ice research

With faculty help, students practice study methods close to our base in the town of McCarthy, for...

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Studying the mystery moraine

Studying the mystery moraine

Identification of plant species and measurement of soil depth helps in figuring out how long ago this...

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Summer field studies in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains for college credit

Summer field studies in Alaska's Wrangell Mountains for college credit

Students and faculty ready to go after a class discussion in the alpine meadows at National Creek Pass...

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Tent city

Tent city

While in McCarthy, students pitch their tents near the Kennicott River, a few minutes walk from town....

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On the Root Glacier

On the Root Glacier

Taking a rest break while hiking up the Root Glacier, with the Stairway Icefall in the background. Photo by Jonathon Schuhrke.

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Backpacking up the Kennicott Glacier

Backpacking up the Kennicott Glacier

Photo by Jonathon Schuhrke.

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Glacier research

Glacier research

Measuring wind speed on the Kennicott Glacier. Photo by Jonathon Schuhrke.

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Alpine camp

Alpine camp

Photo by Jonathon Schuhrke.

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In the upper Kennicott Basin

In the upper Kennicott Basin

Students explore the upper Kennicott Glacier, which flows from Mount Blackburn (16,000') and the...

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Sharing research

Sharing research

At camp in the upper Lakina, discussing results of field research.

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On the Lakina Glacier

On the Lakina Glacier

On the rubble-covered Lakina Glacier, students & faculty study geological maps and chart the...

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Kennecott

Kennecott

The ghost town of Kennecott, where the international mining company got its start, is a few miles up...

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Looking for clues

Looking for clues

Faculty geomorphologist Barry Hecht and Brent Hecht study soil in the woods near McCarthy, looking for...

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Duet

Duet

Ardea Thurston-Shaine and Claire Emery fiddle in front of the Wrangell Mountains Center headquarters at the old McCarthy hardware store.

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The old hardware store

The old hardware store

The Wrangell Mountains Center, an institute for environmental education, research and the arts, hosts...

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In the kitchen

In the kitchen

Cori Hompesch in the kitchen of the old hardware store, where program participants prepare wonderful meals cooperatively.

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