'Franz Josef Glacier'. The valley walk (top photo) takes over an hour to get to the glacier. The temperature drops about 5 degrees and on with the studs for the ice boots.. A three hour climb on the ice, up slippery ice steps and over the glacier leaves me holding onto the rope for dear life.. (or until you see a ten and twelve year old embark on the adventure). The guide hacks away at the ice making it safer for us to walk on. Refreshing, cold and fun!