Glacier National Park - The Loop (Accessible Version)

The video discusses the design and construction of mountain roads, focusing on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. It explains the challenges of building roads with switchbacks to gain elevation and the survey work led by Frank Kittredge in 1924. The video highlights the approval of an alternate route by Stephen Mather, which minimized switchbacks and offered better views. It also covers the partnership between the Bureau of Public Roads and the National Park Service, which continues today.

What is the primary purpose of switchbacks in mountain roads?

• To avoid wildlife habitats

• To gain elevation efficiently

• To improve road aesthetics

• To reduce the length of the road

Who led the survey of potential routes over Logan Pass in 1924?

• Frank Kittredge

• John Muir

• Stephen Mather

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a significant challenge faced by the survey team in 1924?

• Opposition from local communities

• Shortage of materials

• Inclement weather and difficult terrain

• Lack of funding

How did the final route approved by Stephen Mather differ from the initial design?

• It was longer and more winding

• It minimized switchbacks and offered better views

• It followed a more direct path

• It included more switchbacks

What was the outcome of the collaboration between the Bureau of Public Roads and the National Park Service?

• Development of new wildlife conservation areas

• Creation of hiking trails

• Construction of roads throughout the National Park system

• Establishment of new national parks