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Climber’s photos document shrinking Cascades glaciers

In 1982, climber Alan Kearney took this photo of Inspiration Glacier from the summit of Forbidden Peak in the Cascades.  Copyright Alan Kearney (Alan Kearney)
In 1982, climber Alan Kearney took this photo of Inspiration Glacier from the summit of Forbidden Peak in the Cascades. Copyright Alan Kearney (Alan Kearney)

CLIMBING -- Northwest climber/photographer Alan Kearney has an ongoing project to photograph Cascades glaciers from the same spot he photographed them on climbing trips decades ago.

As you might expect, having read anything about climate change in the past few decades, the glaciers show considerable shrinkage. See one of his stories and photo comparisons here

Also check out his blog for other stories and photos.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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