188 I. C. Russell — Exj^edition to Mount St. Elias. 



mont glaciers will certainly throw much light on the interpreta- 

 tions of the glacial records over northeastern North America. 

 Their value in this connection is enhanced by the fact that they 

 are now retreating and making deposits rather than removing 

 previous geological records. 



The expedition of last summer was a hasty reconnoissance, 

 during Avhich but little detail work could be undertaken. The 

 actual study of the ice-fields of the St. Elias region remains for 

 those who come later. 



