Today was a challenge
Lat S 89.49.333 Long W 90.45.843
Today's sledding was a test of our wills. The temperature dropped to -27 F. The wind was a steady 10 mph in our face all day. In these conditions, it's critical to take care to keep completely covered. Any exposed skin is subject to frostbite. We're all okay, but the day was challenging.
The good news is we had our first glimpse of the pole. The polar plateau is so flat that on a clear day you can see quite far. We're now 10.7 long miles from the pole, but that speck on the horizon is quite the inspiration. Our pace picked up considerably when we saw the speck!
We're still enjoying all the nice letters and notes written by our student followers. Tonight, as we sit in the tent exhausted from the day, we reflect on a question that came fom John Tartan Elementary. Can you ever train enough for this type of expedition? Well, I think we all came ready, but we're sure tired....:) Yes, Pops, it is harder to ski at this altitude. It's close to 10,000ft in altitude here, but it''s the equivalent of 12,000ft due to less oxygen in the atmosphere at the poles.
Ready for dinner, rest, and another day tomorrow.
Polar Opposites
Today's sledding was a test of our wills. The temperature dropped to -27 F. The wind was a steady 10 mph in our face all day. In these conditions, it's critical to take care to keep completely covered. Any exposed skin is subject to frostbite. We're all okay, but the day was challenging.
The good news is we had our first glimpse of the pole. The polar plateau is so flat that on a clear day you can see quite far. We're now 10.7 long miles from the pole, but that speck on the horizon is quite the inspiration. Our pace picked up considerably when we saw the speck!
We're still enjoying all the nice letters and notes written by our student followers. Tonight, as we sit in the tent exhausted from the day, we reflect on a question that came fom John Tartan Elementary. Can you ever train enough for this type of expedition? Well, I think we all came ready, but we're sure tired....:) Yes, Pops, it is harder to ski at this altitude. It's close to 10,000ft in altitude here, but it''s the equivalent of 12,000ft due to less oxygen in the atmosphere at the poles.
Ready for dinner, rest, and another day tomorrow.
Polar Opposites
posted by Kathy Braegger | 5:02 PM
6 Comments:
Hi ladies,
Mom and I are drinking our tea and reflecting on your adventure. Mom wonders if your eyelashes are freezing and how warm is the tent inside? Josie does not like to be cold. We're thinking and praying for you all!
alisa and JoAnna
Kathy & Crew;
You gals are the best. It takes a lot of dedication and endurance to do this. Be strong and safe.
Love,
Amy, Dan, Rocky & Winnie
How great, you can see the Pole.
We had snow in London today, and it was 32 degrees f! Not quite - 27 in Antartica, but we're trying!
Naomi, everybody I speak to is asking after you and telling me to send love so, huge admiration, love and hugs from the UK. John.xxx
Hi Marion
Michele has taken it upon herself to write you a poem.....
Your Yorkshire pals, Joy and Michele
Have followed your progress and, hell
Reaching the pole will have taken its toll
But oh what a tale you will tell.
What more can I say?
Much Love Joy and Michele
Kathy,
Iwas telling my husband about your trek and he was wondering how far you can travel in a day? Is your trip on a tight schedule and so forth? Just curious. Keep on trekkin we wish you all well,
Linda
Hello ladies - congratulations on making it so far.
Kathy - my name is Sven Berg. I'm a reporter for the South Idaho Press. Your dad alerted me to your trek. I'm working up an article about you all right now.
5 years ago, I was in Punta Arenas myself. Couldn't believe the wind. My friend and I hatched a scheme for investing in windmills. Never quite happened, but I enjoyed my time in Punta Arenas anyway.
How much distance do you all average in a day?
Well, keep up the good work.
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