Lost on Lame Man Glacier

I never thought a simple hike in Mendoza would turn into a survival story. The Lame Man Glacier, nestled beneath the shadow of Cerro Tolosa, looked peaceful from afar. But as I trudged along the icy path, the wind howled like a wild animal, biting through my jacket. I watched a group of young tourists laugh and take selfies, but I knew better—one wrong step here, and you could vanish into a crevasse. Suddenly, I heard a shout. A local guide was arguing with a tour operator—apparently, the operator had cut corners, skipping essential safety checks to save money. The guide was furious, warning that the glacier was more dangerous than ever this season. I realized then that not all tours are created equal, and sometimes, the biggest threat isn’t nature, but human greed. The scenery was breathtaking: jagged ice glistened under the sun, and the silence was so deep it felt sacred. But the tension between profit and safety was chilling. I left the glacier with a new respect for the mountain—and a healthy distrust for bargain tour companies. #TravelDrama #GlacierAdventure #Mendoza #TravelConfessions #TouristTrap #Travel