We’re back on the ice again! Everything went according to schedule yesterday; the logistics have been flawless for these three expedition.
This is my list trip to the North Pole this year. On the 29th of April the Russians are closing down Ice Station Barneo, a base that has to be re-established every year. Four adventurers have grabbed this last opportunity to visit the top of the world: Hege, Jan Tore, Erik, and David from England. That’s a group of five if you include me.
In about an hour we are flying from Barneo, heading north, and landing roughly 10 km from the Pole. From there we shall ski the final stretch and spend the night at the North Pole.
It was wonderful to return to Longyearbyen for a shower and some good dining. Yesterday we had a great dinner at Huset, a renowned restaurant up here, and spent many hours talking about our adventures on “the last degree”, while enjoying good wine. Afterwards, it felt great to get a good night’s sleep in a normal bed.
Today I flew northward with a new group, first landing at the Russian base. We shall send you a new report this evening. Most likely it will be very late, because our ambition is to reach the North Pole this evening.
