The short answer
Use viewpoints, hire a guide for any ice and respect closed trails. Glaciers shift, crevasses hide under snow and moraine edges collapse.
Key facts
- Rule
- Look, do not walk
- Guide
- Required for ice
- Gear
- Crampons if allowed
- Risk
- Crevasses, collapse
How it works
- Pick a viewpointChoose a ridge or lodge.
- Ask about trail statusRoutes change.
- Hire a guideFor any glacier travel.
- Wear proper gearBoots and spikes if needed.
- Turn back in doubtNo view is worth a fall.
Insider tip
Check recent weather with lodge owners.
Avoid this
Do not step onto glacier ice alone.
Related questions
Are glaciers melting?
Yes, research shows retreat across the Himalaya.
Can I walk on them?
Only with a guide and equipment.
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