Lamplugh Glacier

Expect a broad, nearly mile‑wide face rising to around 165 feet above the bay, with deep blue tones and dramatic textures. You’ll also notice dark streaks and swaths across the lower glacier—evidence of a massive 2016 landslide that dropped an enormous volume of rock onto the ice. Calving does happen, sending chunks into the water and creating a constantly changing mosaic of bergy bits and brash ice.

Harbor seals commonly haul out on the floating ice, and you may spot otters, sea lions, or even whales in the surrounding waters. Overhead, look for bald eagles and a mix of gulls and seabirds riding the breeze. Terrestrial wildlife like brown bears and mountain goats inhabit the nearby slopes, though sightings are typically distant.

Glacier faces are unpredictable. Calving can send waves and ice outward with little warning. Keep a conservative distance and follow your captain or guide’s instructions.

Lamplugh flows from the Brady Icefield, and its lower surface was dramatically altered by a huge landslide in 2016, which left a distinctive debris blanket and affected meltwater patterns. The glacier was named in 1912 for English geologist George William Lamplugh, who visited the area in the late 19th century.