Yesterday we came to Norilsk, the northernmost city in Siberia, but these two days have been a bit hectic. We’ve been working with equipment and fine-tuning our packing. There are a lot of details that have to be taken car of, things we didn’t have time for before departure. Sponsor logos have to be sewn on or attached, every piece of equipment large or small has to be controlled, the pulks have to be checked and re-checked. So far we haven’t really had any surprises.
It’s between 35 and 40 degrees below here in Norilsk, so this is a very realistic taste of what awaits us on our voyage north. And so it is in these conditions that we test everything.
The day after tomorrow we leave for Sredny, on the west coast of the Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago. By helicopter it’s seven hours from Norilsk, with one brief fuel stop. There is a weather station here at 79?N, but we don’t plan on staying much more than 24 hours. And so far everything is proceeding according to plan.
Good luck guys….
I am sure you will return back safe and sound…
Good luck, Borg. You were in the news here in New Hampshire in the US. I sailed with you to Franz Josef Land in 2004 and sent you a photo collage.
You’re not going via Khatanga this time, Børge?
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Enjoy Karius & Baktus
Best wishes!
Olav V
Did my heart good to hear you, Borge, and Mike, too, on the radio — and to know, after all the preparations, that it is on.
Now the fun begins.
As I type this, I figure, I’ve got about 65 days, give or take one or two, to think of a clever way to congratulate you both.
Best wishes, and godspeed, gentlemen.
Yrs, Brad Wieners
Your article in the February National Geographic Magazine just came out, all of 12 pages with fantastic photographs.
All the best guys!
Dear Mr. Ousland and Mr. Horn
We our studying the human body in our 5th grade science class. We’ll be watching your expedition on line. Our teacher, Mr. Burrell, is having us ask questions and do research about how different body systems and organs are affected by extremes in temperature, light, etc.
We can’t wait to read about your experiences during this amazing expedition! Maybe you can visit our class in Northern Vermont, USA when you return! We’d love to meet you in person.
Good luck on your journey.
Sincerely,
Mr. Burrell’s 5th grade science class.
Montpelier Vermont USA
Lykke til! Er veldig spent paa dette her.
Mags
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Good Luck Borge! I hope the ice is smooth and the leads are small. It will be amazing to see the sun rise at the Pole.
Tony