The Stanley Glacier:
Stanley glacier is situated in the Vermillion Pass area, home to two gigantic forest fires from recent history. The first fire occurred in the late 1960s, the second in 2003. The 1968 forest fire devastated 2,950 hectares (7,290 acres) over an 18 day period. The fire in 2003 burnt a swath through the park several kilometers wide. In each case, large tracts of this valley were reduced to charred ground. The trail to Stanley Glacier will take you straight through the regrowth of the 1960s fire, and the blackened trees of the most recent fire. You will be treated to views of Stanley Glacier creeping down the side of Mt. Stanley towards the valley bottom.
Park your car in the Stanley Glacier parking lot and follow a marked trail to the end of the Stanley Glacier trail. Be sure to bring plenty of water, food and bear spray.
*** There is no cell reception here so if you wish to guarantee your find, bring the spoiler pictures! ***
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR WINTER TRAVELLERS: This geocache is located in AVALANCHE TERRAIN and represents a significant hazard to winter travellers. Be aware that Parks Canada has rated this complex avalanche terrain according to the avalanche terrain exposure scale.
Note: This geocache is only accessible in the summer when there is no snow (typically late June through early October, although it is weather dependent). A valid park pass is required for any exploration of Kootenay National Park.
This cache was placed with permission from Parks Canada.
A Large Boulder and Cliffs, as seen from the cache site:
The View from the Cache Site looking down the Valley:
