A favorite stop on National Geographic Quest, South Sawyer Glacier never disappoints. Morning stretch class was held while passing through the majestic fjords of Fords Terror Wilderness. Beautiful waterfalls splashed into the glacially fed blue-green waters as we sailed by. Two rounds of Zodiac rides took us to the face of the glacier; Both groups experienced an amazing calving show. Many harbor seals were lounging on the icebergs as we navigated through the pack ice.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 06 Jul 2024
South Sawyer Glacier, Tracy Arm, 7/6/2024, National Geographic Quest
- Aboard the National Geographic Quest
- Alaska
Karson Winslow, Naturalist
Karson has been working on the water for the last 15 years. A San Francisco native, she holds a 100-ton USCG captains license and PADI Divemaster. Karson attended UC Santa Cruz and received a bachelor's degree in Anthropology, focusing on Archaeology...
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