Martial Glacier

We had a hike today, 8km just a small walk but it was so good to get out in the fresh crisp cool air.  Freeing ourselves from chains of the lecture hall, several interesting and provoking lectures on leadership, 2041 history and climate change........this is why I'm here but being a mountaineer, I just wanted to get out in those hills.

Martial Glacier is melting at a phenomenal rate it has receded some 150m in just 7yrs, its worrying the locals in Ushuaia because its there only source of fresh water and could disappear within the next 10yrs.
As we walked up the trail group took it at there own pace and I'm pleased to say we all made it to our destination close to the glacier.  We had four seasons in about 4mins, weather here changes really quickly without much warning, cloudy to hail to windy to sunshine.  Really enjoyed the day and looking forward to doing more......we sail tomorrow for Antarctica.