It was September 1995, still cold with the possibility of avalanches. The walk was hard going for an inexperienced tramper like me, plus we missed the track in an avalanche Shute and had to creep around an outcrop to get up and out. But even so it was a lot of fun ans I had a terrific sense of accomplishment from it. The pool was bit muddy but lovely and warm. The champagne pool with the bubbles was full of not unpleasant sensations!! My partners said ” wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was an avalanche now” and five minutes later a massive avalanche roared down the steep mountainside opposite from us. Totally awe inspiring! I loved it – the only day long tramp with a luxurious hot bath to soak in before bed! Will go back this September.