St. Mary's "Glacier" Vanishes After Colorado's Hottest Summer Ever

One of Colorado’s most popular spots for skiers to earn their turns in the summer and fall has melted out for what seems to be the first time on record.
St. Mary’s Glacier, which is not actually a glacier but a perennial snowfield, located just southeast of James Peak, has long been a spot where skiers hoping to get turns all year have hiked to make a few down the “glacier.” It’s also a popular hiking spot for Front Range residents.
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