Fish, packed in glacier ice harvested from LeConte, arrived at Seattle markets in good condition. In 1926, the cannery built a cold storage in Petersburg. If manufactured ice ran out, harvested icebergs were ground up and blown into the holds of the boats. The compact ice melted much more slowly and provided an excellent means of preserving the fish on the long trips to Seattle. Today, icebergs blown on shore are often broken up and saved to serve later in cold drinks.
Some folks even use glacial ice to pack into coolers because it lasts so long.
The Glaciers F lightseeing, charter boats and kayaking are among the many options available to the visitor wishing to see the icefields. Choose an area where no brushing-out is needed. Keep plenty of distance between yourself and large wildlife - a close approach for a photograph may be interpreted by the animals as aggression. Bear bells and bear repellent use are recommended. If you plan to fish, you will need an Alaska fishing license.