Tag: College Fjord

College Fjord, in the northern part of Prince William Sound in the U.S. state of Alaska, is home to a number of glaciers. The College Fjord carves a deep chasm through the Chugach Mountains. College Fjord is a spectacular area to witness glacial calving and to take in the grandeur of these gigantic chunks of ice actively shaping the landscape, as it is home to more than a dozen significant glaciers, up to eight of which are visible from a single point. Harriman’s researchers saw Harvard as the fifth and final glacier in a row, separated by kilometers and mountains, upon entering College Fjord in Alaska.

College Fjord is flanked on all sides by steep, Alpine peaks that are almost constantly covered in snow, and it also contains the world’s largest collection of tidewater glaciers. As the main attraction of any voyage to the area, seeing glaciers provides a stunning backdrop. In the summer, it is not unusual to see a 40-ton humpback whale feeding in the fjord’s waters. This clean area is a favorite for kayakers, so keep your eyes out for a wide range of species.