There
are different
ways to view glaciers: by land, sea, and air. Hiking is the least
expensive
mode but there is a risk that you might encounter a bear. As a
precautionary
measure, I carried a bottle of bear spray while hiking. Viewing a
glacier on a
ferry or a cruise ship is the easiest way, but you can only access to
the
glaciers near the sea. Nevertheless, there is a bonus: Along the sea
route
there are many opportunities to see whales, otters, and sea lions. If
you want
to cover a large area within a short period of time and photograph
glaciers from a bird-eye perspective, flying is the best option.
However, the flight
could be bumpy, depending on the weather condition. When I took an air
tour
over Denali National Park, the plane was so shaky that my right eye
collided
with my camera, resulting in heavy bleeding.
