Morteratsch Glacier, Switzerland, 2020 – sampling for initial iDAPT project work.
The sampling team of Chris, Daniel Remias and Andrew Tedstone (left to right) 
Morteratsch glacier on a stormy day 
Surface ice heavily colonized by purple glacier algae 
Morteratsch glacier on a stormy day 
The view down the valley lugging several kg of ice (thanks Andrew!) 
Daniel Remias inspecting our samples and giving Chris a lesson in glacier algae taxonomy – much appreciated! 
First glimpse of our glacier algae rewards down the microscope 
Day two cycle up to the glacier on a much sunnier day! 
Chris and Andrew on their ascent 
Surface ice with a large glacier algal bloom 
Some quick ‘extra sample’ processing back at camp before departing for home 
The ridiculously scenic drive through Switzerland on the way back to the UK.
Jamtalferner, Austria, 2020 – sampling for initial iDAPT project work.
Jamtal Hutte – perfect place to stay during field work! 
Jamtalferner from below 
Valley below Jamtalferner 
Ice cave at terminus 
Ice cave at terminus 
Ice cave at terminus 
Jamtalferner 
Chris on the ice (with lockdown haircut) 
Jamtalferner supraglacial 
Jamtalferner supraglacial 
Jamtalferner supraglacial 
Jamtalferner supraglacial 
Jamtalferner viewed from below 
Valley below Jamtalferner 
Road up to the hutte from Galtür 
Klemens the perfect guide carrying samples back to Jamtal Hütte 
Valley looking down from Jamtalferner 
Chris on the ice 
Klemens enjoying some lunch 
Ice cave at glacier terminus
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