Glacier Trekking

Iceland’s other worldly landscape is constantly evolving

By Bill Hatcher | December 1, 2009 | 0

Stepping onto a glacier brings you to one of the more surreal landscapes one can visit on this planet.

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Bill Hatcher is a documentary photographer who shoots stories for National Geographic, Smithsonian and many other publications. He believes the best adventure photos are made when you’re an active participant in the story you’re shooting. Bill has been chasing stories about adventure sports,science and conservation around the world for nearly 30 years. His favorite mode of transport is by foot, bike, rope, packraft or skis.

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