Corries, pyramidal peaks and u-shaped valleys form due to glaciation. Glaciated uplands are used for different land uses which can lead to conflict; strategies must be adopted to deal with these.

Ice moving with loose rock acts like sandpaper and deepens the hollow by abrasion. Most erosion occurs where the weight of the ice is heaviest. Stones frozen in the base of the ice grind or abrade ...

Preparing to Climb Mt. Rainier Whether a first-time climber, or a seasoned veteran, preparation for this the Mt. Rainier journey begins now. The actual climbing ...