The most beautiful camp….

Today the team reports that they traveled 24.4 kilometers in 10 hours and ended at the “most beautiful camp.” It is a gorgeous day with barely any wind and -19C temperature. They set up their tents near the base of a nunatak they estimate to be around 6,000 feet high. The team has marked another … Continue reading The most beautiful camp…. →

Sighting Mountains……

The team reports that they are well today despite an uphill climb against the wind. Conditions were very nice with blue sky and -28C temperature with wind factored in. The team skied 23.5 kilometers in 9.5 hours (of mostly uphill skiing). They have spotted what they believe is the Trans Antarctic Range, home of the … Continue reading Sighting Mountains…… →

New boots for BB, and a sip of Whiskey…..

Today the team reports that their pace is improving, with 24 kilometers accomplished in 10 hours. They had beautiful weather with temperatures around -20C and a light wind. Off in the distance they can see two nunataks. For those of you who were unable to listen to yesterday’s audio report, the strange sound that scared … Continue reading New boots for BB, and a sip of Whiskey….. →

Strange Sounds and Lots of Wind….

Today the team reports wind, and lots of it! Now THIS is the kind of weather they were expecting from Antarctica (but it doesn’t mean they have to like it!) Dennis, in his wonderful audio update mentions that his beard froze to his ruff while he was setting up his tent, and that it often … Continue reading Strange Sounds and Lots of Wind…. →

Seeing mountains or maybe not….

Today the team reports beautiful traveling conditions and smooth going. At one point they thought they saw mountains, but it turned out to be clouds. They are on the lookout for mountains, at least the tops of mountains (called nunataks), as they head toward their second resupply in the Thiel Mountains. They made 25 kilometers … Continue reading Seeing mountains or maybe not…. →