Obviously.
Our guide met us at the base camp at 10:00 am, and we spent the next 5 hours walking to a nearby glaciar, strapping on crampons, and walking around on the ice. It was (in Allison's opinion) totally terrifying, and also (in both of our opinions) very exhilarating.
Allison, climbing through a hole in the ice on the glaciar. Note the crampons on the feet.We also got the chance to try our hand at ice climbing. Necessary equipment: crampons, 2 ice axes, and a good helmet. We're both actually pretty decent at it! Too bad there aren't more glaciars for us to climb in DC.
Jacob climbing the ice wall.We then ended our day by going back to camp, packing up the tent, and hauling our gear 3 hours back to El Chaltén. After a quick shower, it was time for a fancy New Years Eve dinner, a bottle of wine, and too much champagne. I think we clearly earned it.
So glad to see you both in these shots and that you celebrated the new year with such joy. You are doing a stunning job of creating a wild and diverse adventure for yourselves and letting us come along for the ride. Thanks. Hard to imagine the ice when we've just emerged from Aloha spirit and low 80s sunshine. According to your itin. you must be out trekking again. Looking forward to the next installment... Love, Mom/Sharon
ReplyDeleteHey guys, great photos! Ice climbing? hummm.... is this the girl that used to hate skiing? Jacob man you look like a professional on that ice wall!
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Dad Marco
I'm keeping up on your adventure too - and loving the pictures! Looks like you two are having the time of your life.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Melissa
By the way, it is so freaking cold here is the States, like negative (fahrenheit) air temps everyday for most of the country! I bet is warmer sitting on your glaciers!
ReplyDelete-Dan