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Plateau Mountain Ecological Reserve
This nearly flat, high-elevation plateau is recognized for a unique combination of features; internationally recognized ice cave with ice crystals, curls, sheets & pillars (ice crystals are so fragile that a temperature increase of one degree Celsius can cause melting); a range of periglacial features known as "patterned ground" include active permafrost, sorted stone circles, polygons, steps & frost boils; area also contains critical winter range for bighorn sheep.
Type: Backcountry/Remote
Location: approximately 56 km west of Nanton, in the Livingstone Range of the Rocky Mountains
Overnight: No
Reservations: No
Operator: Alberta Community Development
Groups: No
Winter Activities: No
Phone: 403.678.5500
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