November 30, 2014
Let’s get everyone caught up after the holiday. First, everyone’s happy and home after a hugely successful Ecuador trip. All we can say is “Well Done” to everyone and thanks for joining IMG on this trip.
Arriving in Antarctica
Second, the news from Antarctica continues to be good. Crew got to the Union Glacier right on schedule. Poor visibility kept them there for a day. No problem – the folks from the flight service, ALE, feed us like kings and it’s easy to stay warm and comfortable. Fog lifted, at both locations, and the team flew on Saturday over to Vinson base camp, at about 7000 ft. They established their first camp and got a good night’s sleep prior to their first carry on Sunday to C1, about 10,000 ft. It’s not steep so sleds get used for both the carry and the move.
Next step is the move to C1.
Phil Ershler