We didn’t get our own ice axes, but we did get to play with the guides’
Just a little pool on the surface…
…but actually a deep blue hole that leads dozens of meters into the glacier.
Perito Moreno
April 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Argentina, Photos, Travel
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There seems to be something against my stupid American sensibilities when it comes to going to south to hike a glacier in the set of places not contained in Antarctica.
It would probably be easier for me to go south to the Alps, if I wanted to hike a glacier, than to go north to the icy extremities of Sweden or Norway – even if Sweden is only a half-hour train ride from my house.
Also, Brendan, I notice that you demonstrate the unflattering appearance of the harnesses by showing a picture of them on someone other than yourself. Nice move.
The photos were fantastic. I bet they do not due justice to the power and beauty of such a unique environment.
beautiful
Enchanted forests… not just in Europe anymore.
But seriously, that looks like a pretty amazing time.
~Steve