Another picture perfect day today, but the team couldn’t shake the slow start
they got in the morning. They put in a long day of skiing ending at S 81.57.708,
W 82.10.080. If my math is correct (not always the case!) they traveled nearly
21.5 kilometers.
Bob cooking outside on one of
the recent calm evenings
The cold that had been
bothering Bob seems to be traveling a bit, giving some of the team members
scratchy voices and stuffed up noses, but nothing too terrible. The
terrain appears to be flattening out, and this has been a welcome change. Soon
the team will reach their first resupply.
A few people have asked
questions about resupplies, and how they are positioned. The resupplies are all
pre-positioned by plane so they are ready for the team when they arrive. The
resupplies were packed by the team prior to the expedition, while they were in
Punta Arenas. Everything that arrives in the resupply will need to be carried by
the team. Only once, at their second resupply, will they be able to leave
anything behind, such as their trash. The second resupply is positioned near a
regular refueling runway for South Pole flights and the team will be able to
pick up what they leave behind on their way back from the Pole.
We will
send more details about the resupplies as they occur. Needless to say the
resupplies are significant events, and milestones. It is great to have new
supplies of food and treats, but the sleds get heavy all over again!
Make
sure to listen to Bryony’s audio report from today and visit again tomorrow for
another update from the team!