It was raining in the morning when we were on this trekking trip. Our guide was Richard. He introduced to us the glaciers and how they were moved over years.
Before we were able to reach the ice, we had to walk up a track though a temperate rainforest. As we walk through, we passed a waterfall which the water can be drunk and beautiful scenery of the glaciers. It was a not an easy walk up. I was already very tired at only a third of the journey up. Many trekkers also took off their layers of warm clothing as we walked up.
We had to put on our crampons before we were able to step on the ice. As the ice was very slippery, our boots won’t be able to give us sufficient grip when we walk. The crampons would stab into ice when we walked on the ice. Walking sticks were provided to help us to trek on the ice. It also got colder at the glacier, so warm clothing has to be put on again.
I enjoy being on the glaciers, its beautiful and cold but I like it.
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