The melting waters of the Aletsch Glacier are a national treasure in Switzerland.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site features 27 billion tons of ice, a massive mountain of frozen water.
Adventure photographerDavid Carlierjoined a pair of expert mountain guides to explore this icy world.
Using lightweight luge boards, the trio descended theAletsch Glacieron the rapid meltwater of the thawing ice.
In a sense, the ice channels of the Aletsch Glacier are mother natures luge track.
These meltwater veins cut meters into the ice to form smooth pathways down the glacier.
The expertise of Carliers guides is important to mention.
Both Claude-Alain Gailland and Gilles Janin have plenty of experience scaling the Aletsch Glacier.
These channels often fork off in different directions, and there are occasional hurdles to overcome.
This gear keeps the trio safe and allows them to navigate the meltwater as they descend the glacier.
David Carlier is an award-winning adventure photographer based in Switzerland.
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Ice Channels of Aletsch Glacier by David Carlier Photography | Gallery
