8/9-10/03 FRANZ JOSEPH GLACIER, WEST COAST there were only a few things i REALLY wanted to do in new zealand, and taking an 8 hour hike up one of the glaciers was one of them. equipped with ice axes and a rendition of crampons, your group and your guide fearlessly tramp up the face of the glacier, walking over ladder straddled crevasses, wandering through ice caves, and trying not to fall in 3-foot deep, freezing cold, water filled
holes. the company we went with was called Franz
Joseph Glacier Guides, and they supplied all the gear (including socks, gloves, boots,
crampons, and waterproof jackets). it was a really great experience, and i totally recommend it. they even give you a little certificate at the end that you can proudly display for all your fans.
