71 My first sight of the small glacier on the way up (looks like down – I know).



74 Tunnel to the big glacier.

76 After the tunnel the track became a foot path that was basically made from rocks (like they do in the Lake District) and this pic was taken at a place that I was able to stop.


77 Having been stuck on rocks and had to self rescue a couple of times I realised that I had bitten off more that I could chew with the fully laden bike so I decided to turn around. Easier said than done. Before I left I promised SWAMBO that I would be careful (ish) and to be fair, it is difficult to drive back down with a broken wrist or ankle and no-one knew I was up there. I managed to find a bit where I could drive into the snow bank and performed a 15ish point turn. It was very scary.

79 I then walked to the big glacier and this is it. The camera does not do the enormity of it any justice.


86 This was in an alcove half way along the tunnel.


90 On the way back down (yes I know it looks up). Its amazing what you can do in 10 seconds.


94 About a � way down I found a good camping spot at about 6000 feet. I like to camp surreptitiously. An old habit from my army days and I think it adds security in people not knowing you are there.


01 Overnight temperature about 2deg C


Mileage for the day was about 270 (430km) but this did not include the tracks.

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