Closing Down for the Night

By Spencer Smirl. For the first six months of my involvement with this expedition, I was terrified. This was to be the biggest commitment of my life and it would come with the greatest risk. I have done a lot of crazy things in my life but this one tops them all. I had to overcome those fears to allow myself to accept such an awesome opportunity and be part of something like this. Antarctica is…

A couple of images from the ic…

Making good progress today. After covering 30kms yesterday we have already got 16km in the bag this morning. Currently maintaining about 4.2km/hr and should keep it at that until we start gaining a bit more height in a day or two’s time. Cloud has broken to give an essentially sunny day, but there is a brisk 25kts breeze which is rising slightly. The ground is alive with drifting snow.

The Ice Team are on the move and heading south. This pic was taken about 30 mins ago as the guys left the coastal camp at Crown Bay for the very last time. The plan is to carry on now until dark. We’re hoping to have a video to show you from yesterday by the end of the day. Best wishes, TCJ Team…

WE’RE OFF!

We have just heard from Brian Newham and he has confirmed that the expedition will begin today. The weather there is fine, with little cloud and light winds. The plan is now for the Ice Team to get to the coast and mark the start at 1200GMT. In the meantime, the team are doing all the preparatory work which the four days of bad weather have prevented them from doing. There is a small chance that…