Keep It Simple, Stupid
Question Three: Why don’t the tools break in the cold temperatures? Do all the joints expand and contract at different rates as the temperatures fluctuate? (by Avril Hall-Evitts) This is a major problem that we face here. 99% of the time if we have a problem it will be due to something outside failing or about to fail. The cold makes even the simplest of things almost impossible to…
Status Update by Brian Newham
Load relaying has continued although once we reached the blue ice area we lost traction and had to break the loads down further to six loads and also double-head on some sections (i.e. two Cats pulling each load). It has slowed progress considerably. Units 1 & 2 have been moved 13km further south and we are hoping that all the remaining fuel scoots will reach the same position by the time w…
We’re Well and Truly Alone Here
Question Two: Once you get to the South Pole how much interaction will you have with the resident overwinterers at the station, and can they offer support? (by Will Dawson) It will be entirely down to the overwinterers at the South Pole station if they wish to invite us in. During the summer months, the US base has a firm ‘no interaction’ policy with expedition teams due to the shear amount of…
I’ve Only Washed My Clothes Twice Since I’ve Been Here
Over the weekend we asked you to send us your questions for Ian Prickett. Despite working 15-hour days outside in the cold, Ian managed to squeeze in enough time get back with his answers. I’ll reveal them in three instalments for maximum impact! Question One: As one who knows you extremely well, and knowing how you hate an untidy bedroom… Where do you put your laundry and where does it get…
