N74.56.579 W96.27.203 7th April 2011 Had the worst night’s sleep, very cold, and\needed the loo in the night – we have given up on the shewee, and create an outside loo (just like the olden days!) each day when we camp; so was avoiding getting up! Dreamt of hot baths & hot chips, obviously what Read More…
N74.48.237 W95.47.987 Our Wake time is 6.00am, then it is a very busy couple of hours, having breakfast, and taking down the tent. Another beautiful in the Arctic, with clear blue skies and slightly warmer temperatures of -29 deg. Because none of my wet stuff dried out from yesterday, I had to ski in my Read More…
Photos from the start line this morning Click to see full Gallery below
Up at 6.00am, for our last proper cooked meal before heading out into the unknown! My pulk is packed – it weighs a 70KG. We will shortly be heading up to the start line for the off. We are hoping to cover at least 10 miles today …. but the plan is to take it Read More…
Our second night out on the ice was marginally warmer, but I hunkered down much better, so didn’t get as cold, and got a better nights sleep. I have attached a picture of me in my sleeping bag from this morning – not great quality, but you can see how wrapped up I am and Read More…
Sunday 3rd April Well I thought yesterday was hard, and physically it was, but that is what I spent a year and a half training for! I am still stiff and sore today, but at my age I would expect nothing else; I suffered for at least 3 days after every session with Tommy in Read More…
This morning we skied back from our base camp in a semi white out. It was sloe going and very disorientating! The rest of the morning was spent getting ready for our 3 day 2 night final trip out. I also had some extrs gun training, as I am in charge of the gun, and Read More…
After lunch, Polar Slugs spent some time doing tasks for the actual race, which starts next Tues. Sorting out food for each of the legs, toilet roll, clean pants (LOL), treats etc. We then packed up our pulks ready for another night out, further away from base camp. Jock issued us with our phones and Read More…
Another packed full day (no wonder I am exhausted!) Spent the morning learning about polar bear activity and how to deal with different behavious. Run is not a good option! We then spent time familiarising ourselves with the gun, and the different types of ammo we will be carrying. Bangers to scare the bears away, Read More…
It feels like we have been here weeks not days! Our acclimitisation training is very intense! Yesterday we spent most the morning stripping down the stoves, learning how to mend them for when we are out in the field. They are multifuel stoves, we are using white parafin. It was another glorious day, so in Read More…
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