The retreat of the planet's glaciers is one of the most visible and dramatic indicators of the far-reaching impact of climate ...

Zermatt, Switzerland: The Theodul Glacier is the centerpiece of Zermatt’s summer skiing offerings. Here, high above the town ...

Glaciers are large, long-enduring blocks of snow, ice, water, and sediment that move under their own weight, slowly flowing like a river. They’re capable of withstanding the summer heat (although with ...

"As a result, glaciers locally receive over fifteen metres of snowfall annually, particularly on the western flank of the Andes." While snow accumulation at higher elevations contributes to ...

available only to those with the drive and ability to make the dangerous trek to a remote snowy climate. But glaciers, despite their place in the popular imagination, are not quite as inaccessible ...