Getting past the glacier can't be that difficult, can it

Hint 1 of 6:

You need to melt the ice.

Hint 2 of 6:

Black ash absorbs heat from the sun. Sand is warm already.

Hint 3 of 6:

Did you go back to the village after the chief left you?

Hint 4 of 6:

GET ASHES from burnt out fire in middle of the village.  +6 points

Hint 5 of 6:

Or go back to beach and GET SAND.                        +6 points