was covered by flood water on July 2 amid the heat wave. The same glacier was retreating at 30 metres per year in 2013 and is likely retreating even faster now.Ī bridge near the Whitehorn Campground on Berg Lake Trail of Mount Robson Provincial Park in northern B.C. In 1911, the Alpine Club of Canada placed a sign at the terminus of the Robson Glacier which stated that the glacier was receding at a rate of of 15 metres per year.
But the ongoing climate change crisis is making me rethink my desire to have children. My partner and I even talked about potential names before we got married. I knew I wanted to come back here someday with my kids to show them these two glaciers, and the nearby Robson Glacier, but I also know the chances of that are slim. It's one of those iconic Canadian experiences with rugged mountains, alpine meadows, sweeping glaciers and cascading waterfalls.Īs I was eating my well-earned dehydrated meal after a 20-kilometre hike with a glorious view of Berg, and Mist glaciers, I was hit by a sudden wave of sadness.
If you've ever had the chance to backpack the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park, consider yourself immensely lucky. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. This First Person column is written by Hafsa Salihue who is studying environmental management at Simon Fraser University.
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