Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Team Progressing in Earnest
Crossing the vast expanse of Western Antarctica
The Interchange Shackleton South Pole Expedition team trekked nearly 50km in their first four days on the ice. Each day their sleds gradually get lighter as they consume provisions; while their endurance improves -- they are now skiing for up to 9 hours a day.
Over the past several days they have crossed cravasse fields, climbing upwards in sub-zero temperatures with windchills -23 and colder. Everyone is feeling fine, eating good and well focused on their objective. Visit BeyondShackleton.com for daily photos and audio dispatches.
Note: The team members do not have access to email. All email messages that have come in so far, have had to be read to them over the satellite phone. If for some reason you need to get a message to the team, please make it as brief as possible, since satellite time is limited. Thank you.
