Fox Glacier
December 27th 2006 A break in the weather finally meant we made it onto Fox Glacier. The mist cleared and rain stopped - though not for long - allowing the helicopters to land safely upon the glacier. Working out at about 100 pounds each, but worth every penny, we rode in the front of the helicopter next to the pilot and had a bird's eye view of the approach to the glacier, the valley sides and numerous vistas and w
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