Blue Glacier in 1967 and 1969.
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Steve on the lower glacier. On a sunny day, the ice is cracked and not slippery. In rain, you really want your crampons. Ropes are not really needed where the ice is bare, but you must not step on anything that looks like snow - it probably covers a hole or crevasse.


Date: 2025:10:15 20:00:55     File: wBLUE_GLACIER_118.jpg
Camera: PENTAX K-5 -- Lens: smc PENTAX-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 WR at 100.0 mm -- Exposure: 1/60 f/8.0 ISO 100