Backstairs Passage Glacier

Backstairs Passage Glacier (75°2′S 162°36′E) is a glacier about 2 nautical miles (4 km) long, draining east along the north side of Mount Crummer to the Ross Sea. The Magnetic Pole Party, led by Edgeworth David, of the British Antarctic Expedition, 1907–09, ascended this glacier from the Ross Sea, then continued the ascent via Larsen Glacier to the plateau of Victoria Land. So named by David's party because of the circuitous route to get to Larsen Glacier.[1]

Backstairs Passage Glacier
Map showing the location of Backstairs Passage Glacier
Map showing the location of Backstairs Passage Glacier
Location of Backstairs Passage Glacier in Antarctica
LocationVictoria Land
Coordinates85°25′S 163°0′W
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
Thicknessunknown
TerminusRoss Sea
Statusunknown

See also

References
  1. "Backstairs Passage Glacier". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-05-17.

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