Update
The very strong winds of the last two days moderated during the morning and we were able to dig out the Ice Train and reassemble. We then made slow progress across an area of Blue Ice where load ferrying was necessary due to insufficient traction. We are now at the location where we have agreed to depot the Belgian Lehmann sledge (S71 26′ 26.3″, E023 36′ 23.6″). Work is continuing this evening to…
Latest from the Ice
As of 0600 GMT today the Ice Team was still at their overnight position. It’s only -10C outside but the wind is still gusting up around 40knots. Thankfully the visibility has much improved and they’re hoping to dig out today and make progress over the tricky section of blue ice three kilometres away. Once they have crossed the blue ice they will depot the Belgian Lehmann sledge plus all t…
