Travel Reference
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The ice field can be dangerous for unprepared visitors. Like all glaciers, the broken sur-
face of the Athabasca is especially hazardous because snow bridges can hide its deep cre-
vasses. The crevasses are uncovered as the winter snows melt. The safest way to experien-
ce the glacier firsthand is on specially developed vehicles with balloon tires that can travel
over the crevassed surface. These Ice Explorers are operated by
Brewster
(780/852-6550,
www.explorerockies.com
)
. The 90-minute tour of Athabasca Glacier includes time spent
walking on the surface of the glacier. The tour, which begins with a bus ride from the
Icefield Centre, costs adult $50, child $25, and operates 9am-5pm mid-April-mid-October
(try to plan your tour for before 10am or after 3pm, after the tour buses have departed for
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