Sunday, April 20, 2014

Dick on a glacier in Iceland

I stayed in the tour bus while this nonsense was going on. No climbing for me, not on glaciers, not even on ladders, I'm afraid. (Yes, that's why, plus the fact that I have no strength and no sense of balance.)

Glaciers in volcanic areas like Iceland aren't as pristine as the one at Lake Louise, for instance, and they're receding, as are ours, but people like my intrepid photographer are still climbing them.


Top, the glacier. Above, Dick at the glacier. Note the ice axe.

Dick's feet with crampons on.

Below, the guide demonstrates the use of ice axe and crampons. The ice axe is probably not to be used as demonstrated by the above-mentioned intrepid photographer.


Late March/early April, 2014. Richard Schear photos.
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10 comments:

  1. MaraApril 21, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    Oh my, 'not as pristine' might be the understatement of the year! I bet it was still cold though.

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  2. JoApril 21, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    So nice to see a photo of Dick. He sure is adventurous. I don't think I'd do that climb either. Hugs to you and a big pat for darling Lindy. Jo xxx

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  3. KayApril 21, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    Yup! That's exactly what Art would do alright. Looks like Dick was having a great time.

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyApril 21, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Brrrrrrrr. I'm with you, on the bus!

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  5. Sherry Blue SkyApril 21, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    p.s. My son the intrepid camper went CAMPING this weekend outside of REGINA. My goodness!

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  6. Jackie McGuinnessApril 21, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Me too, on the bus while John goes climbing.

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  7. CarverApril 21, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Great shots. What a fantastic place to explore. I wouldn't trust my balance at this point in my life either.

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  8. RajeshApril 21, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Wonderful experience.

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  9. AnonymousApril 22, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Oh, Iceland is on my must-visit list! Lovely shots.

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  10. Hootin AnniApril 22, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Wow, all I can say is WOW!!!

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