We stood at the very North Pole at 13:00. Today we used but 3 hours to complete the Last Degree Journey. But it was not a walk in the park.
Last night the drift continued, and we ‘sailed’ some 40° west, all the way from 132° to 90°. That meant we had a pretty sever headwind. It made for a chilly day, but with very good masks none had any problems.
The ice and skiing conditions were again great. Very spectacular ice and a fun challenge.
Upon arriving we pitched out tents right by a blue green pressure ridge that was a fitting backdrop for another super meal. This time Gunnar’s friend Terje Næss had prepared muscle soup with halibut and lamb casserole with apple and rosmarin. – We have a hard time finding fitting words to describe the treat.
This trip has been absolutely superb. A lot of wind, yes. But we’ve had super conditions, a staggering drift and the most wonderful sculptured ice. Now we are going to enjoy a very welcome night in the world’s most amazing experience.
Closing in and Tom
Max and Toffa in the tent and Gunnar on the outside. All at the North Pole.
