Don’t Do This: Glacier Hike Guide Warns Against Deadly Mistake

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Folks on a guided glacier hike in Alaska learned not to step into the “little” glacial streams running through the landscape. As their guide demonstrated for the group, some of those ribbons of water aren’t as shallow as they appear to be. In fact, one wrong step could ruin your day—or worse.

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YouTube user @wiredpriyam was on a guided Matanuska Glacier hike in 2022 and recorded the moment his guide gave the group a poignant demonstration. He showed them just how deadly a misstep could be in this particular landscape. The video has remained popular on various social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, garnering nearly 200 million views across the board.

Watch a glacier hike guide blow everyone’s minds here:

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