Whitney Glacier
Description of Whitney Glacier’s geographic context and surrounding features.
Internal
Defines the glacier’s position within a larger ice or mountain system.
Yosemite Valley
The iconic central valley of Yosemite National Park, flanked by towering granite cliffs like El Capitan and Half Dome.
Grand Teton Range
The rugged Grand Teton peaks rise above Jackson Hole, with glaciers and high-alpine environments.
Nearby
Lists key nearby landforms or features that are close to Whitney Glacier.
Yosemite Highs
The Yosemite Highs are the plateaus and basins above the valley, including areas like Tuolumne Meadows and Hetch Hetchy.
Watkins Glacier
A smaller glacier or snowfield located near Watkins Glacier, often visited together in high-alpine routes.
Bordering
Identifies glaciers or ice features that directly adjoin Whitney Glacier.
Horseshoe Glacier
A nearby glacier connected by a common ice field or narrow pass, often jointly accessed from high-elevation routes.