Fox Glacier, New Zealand (Fox Glacier Guiding (New Zealand))

Member Name: ben_1907

Product:	Fox Glacier Guiding (New Zealand)
Date:	12/09/08 (23 review reads)
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I have walked up and onto Fox Glacier twice once in 2005 and again in 2007. This experience was one of the best things I have ever done. You can book a guide down in the small town easily, and a guide takes you on a two hour plus walk up to and onto the glacier. The walk up takes you up the side of the mountains along a small foot path; I would recommend a fairly good level of fitness as the guides set a good pace. The views are amazing as you get higher and higher up the side of the mountain, you can see where the glacier has carved its path through the ancient mountains. There are fresh water streams where you can drink the ice cold refreshing water. Once on the glacier you are provided with a pole and crampons so you don't slip on the ice. The guides will then take you on a short walk up the side of the glacier along steps carved daily by the guides. Once on the top of the glacier the views are even better, so take as many photos as possible and your breath will be taken away by the sheer size of the glacier and just how much ice there really is. I would recommend this walk to anyone as you will never forget it. I could write all day about this so if you need any more information please ask.

Summary: The most amazing thing you will ever do