THE GLACIER

This is the legendary Glacier! If you enlarge the pictute and look closely, those little black dots are in fact teams of skiers, led by local guides in yellow flourescent jackets. These guides are sought after, and have to be booked 24 hours in advance. On the way up a cool looking group of young British skiers, complete with colorful fancy gears and Bollie shades were in front of us at the turnstile. I overheard the following funny exchange. 'Where is your guide?' 'No, we do not have one, we do not need a guide.' 'You cannot go up without a guide, and it is too late in the day now.' 'Why? We are very good skiers!' 'Sorry, no one is very good on this Glacier. Get a guide and come back tomorrow. Next, please?'