Do I need a single rope for Glacier travel?

Do I need a single rope for Glacier travel?

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By Silas Russell | Jul 21st 2015 |
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I'm hoping to do some easy alpine routes this summer which will involve crossing a glacier. I have two half ropes already and was hoping to use just one for crossing glaciers in case of crevasse. Is it ok to do that or do i need to use a single rope?