Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
stage 1
the arctic
april 5 to may 16
Distance to coVer: approximately 700 kilometres, depending
on ice cap drift
terrain: ice, ocean, pressure ridges and leads (splits in the ice)
tyPical Weather conDitions: Blizzards, bright sunshine,
-30 to -40 degrees celsius, winds of 130 kilometres per hour
haZarDs: extreme cold and blizzards, falling through the ice into
freezing ocean, polar bears, windburn, frostbite
key eQuiPment: kayaks for crossing leads and acting as
makeshift sleds, skis and ski poles, snow boots, ice suits, tents,
stoves and stove fuel, sleeping bags, navigation equipment, first
aid kit, iridium phone, rope, fleece jacket and clothing, gloves,
hats with ear covers and goggles to ward off the cold, sunglasses,
frozen food
Personnel: Polar expedition leader eric Philips, satellite video
uplink operator clark carter, cameraman Jose naranjo
