ThePoles.com continues to post updates from Antarctica following a busy weekend on the ice. The Polar Quest Team are reporting -40 degrees C temperatures from over the weekend but continue on pace. Meanwhile, the Kiwis reported warmer temps (-5 C) which meant they could break out the iPods for some much needed relaxation. Up until this point, the cold weather made it impossible to use the music player. John Wilton-Davies has joined the other teams on the ice as he goes for his own Solo Antarctic Expedition.
Of course, we couldn't have a polar updated with out mentioning Hannah who has reported headwinds of 30 knots, which made for slow progress, and an exhausting day on the ice. Cap that off with a sore ankle that has been bothering her for the past few days, and it's been a struggle. Hopefully the wind will die down soon, and the ankle will ease up some.
ThePoles.com update also mentions a number of other teams and their progress, including the first summits of Mt. Vinson of the season as well. Mt. Vinson is the tallest peak in Antarctica, and there for one of the Seven Summits.
Meanwhile, Ray and Jenny are reporting harsh winds as well, which has made for slow going. But as the winds quieted down some yesterday, their speed, and demeanor improved.
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