Video: Adventure Is A Way Of Life

The title of this video pretty much sums up how I feel. Adventure is most certainly a way of life. The clip below, which comes our way courtesy of Garchois Films, features some stunning images that are sure to inspire a sense of adventure. Welcome to 2014!

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Antarctica 2013: Speed Records, Resupplies, And Agony At The Bottom Of The World

It has been another very active couple of days in the Antarctic, where the explorers continue to press ahead with expeditions to and from the South Pole. At this point in the season the teams still out on the ice are really in the grind. They've been skiing (and in some cases biking!) towards their goal for days, and while the end is in sight, there are still many miles to cross before the season is finally done. It can be a very tough, agonizing stage of the journey, both mentally and physically, as most now found out.

We've been following the Scott Expedition for two and a half months now, and Ben and Tarka have now rounded the Pole and are headed back towards their starting point at the Scott Hut along the coast. But last week the boys were forced to call in a resupply as they were starting to run dangerously low on  food and fuel. On top of that, the physical toll of the expedition has really hit the team hard. They had hoped to pick up speed on the return trip, but so far that hasn't happened. Over the course of the past few weeks, their blog updates have hinted at the struggles they had been facing, but Ben and Tarka did a good job of hiding just how difficult the journey had been, and how close to the edge they were playing their dangerous game. In the end, they came very close to having to call off the expedition altogether, as they misjudged how difficult it would and pushed themselves to the very limits. To get a true sense of what they were up against, I'd suggest you read this blog post from last Thursday. It'll give you a true sense of just how incredibly rough the mission has been so far. Needless to say, the resupply may have saved their lives, or at the very least has allowed them to continue. The drama isn't completely over yet however, as the duo continues to face challenges, including a bout of hypothermia, even as they have reached their first supply depot on the return trip. Now 74 days into their journey, they still have roughly 740 miles (1190 km) to go, with the clock ticking towards the end of the season.

While the Scott Expedition continues its long, cold march back to the coast, another explorer has wrapped up his expedition as expected. On Saturday, Richard Parks reached the South Pole, completing his speed record attempt in an impressive 29 days, 19 hours, and 24 minutes. That is five days off the record pace he had hoped to set, but still good enough to give him the fastest time by a Brit to the the Pole in solo and unsupported fashion. I'm sure Richard is a bit disappointed at not getting the record, but considering the conditions he faced, he should be quite proud of his efforts. It hasn't exactly been a good year in the Antarctic and in order to break the record in the future, conditions will have to be nearly perfect. Parks had little time to celebrate his achievement at 90ºS, as he has already returned to the Union Glacier Camp and will soon be making his way back to Punta Arenas, Chile, and then home to the U.K.


Aussie kite-skier Geoff Wilson has also completed his expedition at last. After 53 days of catching the wind, he has traversed the continent via the South Pole and now arrived at Hercules Inlet, where he is reportedly exhausted and happy, but still waiting for extraction to Union Glacier. In his latest blog post from today, he reports that he is down to his last full meal, so he is hoping that weather conditions improve soon. High winds are keeping flights in Antarctica grounded for now, but the forecast is reporting better weather ahead. Geoff says that he won't starve, as he has a few other scraps to keep him going, and plenty of fuel to melt snow for water. But by now, he is ready for a big meal and a warm bed.

16-year old Lewis Clarke continues to make good progress in his efforts to become the youngest person to ever ski to the South Pole. He and his guide Carl Alvey have now crossed the 87th degree and covered more than 500 miles (804 km) in the process. They've now entered the massive sastrugi field that is located at that point on the map, which is slowing them down some and making progress much harder. Still, with less than 200 miles to go until they reach the Pole, Lewis is doing quite well. They should be on track to reach the finish line sometime next week.

Also now inside 87ºS is South Pole cyclist Daniel Burton, who continues to extend his record for riding the longest distance in Antarctica. Every day continues to be a struggle for Daniel, but he shows remarkable resolve in his efforts to become the first person to ride his fat tire mountain bike the full distance to the South Pole. He's dealing with the sastrugi as well, and reports that they continue to grow in size. As tough as they are to ski over and around, I'm sure they are just as challenging on a bike, which has precarious balance in the high winds and slick surface conditions of Antarctica. If all goes well, there is a good chance that Daniel will wrap up his expedition next week as well. He has continued to increase his mileage, although the challenge is still quite great.

Finally, husband and wife team Chris and Marty Fagan are pushing ahead toward the Pole. It is now the 35th day of their expedition and they have just 12 days to reach 90ºS before they run out of food. Unless they go on half rations, that means they now have less than two weeks to cover the remaining 160 miles (257 km) that remain. That average out to 13.5 miles (21.7 km) per day to reach their goal. Certainly doable, but they'll need to push hard over the last stretch.

The Antarctic season isn't over yet, and there still plenty of drama to come as we head down the stretch. Stay tuned for more updates in the days ahead.

Antarctica 2013: Expedition Updates!

After a holiday hiatus, it is time to get back to work and caught up on everything going on in the world of adventure. That starts with checking in on the happenings in the Antarctic, where despite the holidays the teams have remained busy, including some reaching the South Pole at long last.

Chief amongst those reaching the Pole were the Scott Expedition, which arrived at 90ºS on December 26. That was the culmination of more 63 days out on the ice and was a major milestone for Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere. But, if you've been following their journey you already know that the South Pole was only the halfway point of the expedition. The have now made the turn and are headed back towards the coast, which will be their ultimate finish line. With that in mind, they are taking a rest day today and are still looking at another 770 miles (1239 km) to go before they are done. With the clock starting to tick on the current Antarctic season, they still have a long way to go as time begins to run short. Fortunately, the return trip should be faster and easier.

Also arriving at the South Pole was Aussie Geoff Wilson. He has been kite skiing to the bottom of the world for weeks now, and even though he arrived bruised and battered, he has also started his return journey. The winds will be more favorable on the way back to the coast as well, which should make that portion of the expedition much quicker. Still, Geoff has taken his share of lumps on the expedition so far, and he's not done just yet either.


Richard Parks is nearing 90ºS as well and should arrive possibly as early as today or tomorrow. There hasn't been an update from him in a few days now, but based on his average distances covered, he should be quite close. His opportunity to break the speed record for skiing from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole has come and gone, but he is still putting in a tremendous effort as he nears the end of the expedition. It appears that he'll finish up in roughly 30 days, which is impressive to say the least.

As of yesterday, Lewis Clarke still had 269 miles (432 km) to cover in his bid to become the youngest person to ever ski to the South Pole. In recent days that has become all the more challenging thanks to the endless amount of sastrugi that are covering the ice. It has been a tough slog thus far and the challenges of the journey have taken their toll, but the 16-year old remains determined to reach the finish line and set the new record. That looks like it is still a couple weeks off however.

Antarctic mountain biker Daniel Burton continues to push forward in his quest to become the first to ride the full distance to the South Pole. In an effort to pick up the pace some, he has dropped extra gear and supplies and now looks to cover an average of 20 miles (32 km) per day. Adding in three rest days to the schedule, Daniel now estimates he'll reach the South Pole around the 20th of January. That is nearly three more weeks of hard riding before he is done. That date will also start to get close to the end of the season as well.

Finally, Chris and Marty Fagan continue their push towards the South Pole. The husband and wife team are now 206 miles out from their finish line, with the two endurance athletes making solid progress on a daily basis. They are dealing with more sastrugi as they near the end as well, but seem to be taking these challenges in stride and are moving forward with a positive attitude. At their current pace, they'll probably wrap up their expedition around the middle of the month.

That's all for today. I'll post more updates tomorrow and as news breaks.

Video: Insight Into Adventure

I'm sure more than a few of you will be spending some time on the slopes over the holiday period. If you're looking for a little inspiration before heading out, check out this beautiful ski video. It features skier Aidan Shehan, who uses meditation to prepare himself for the challenges of flying down a slope covered in untouched powder.

Aidan Sheahan - "Insight" from Vital Films on Vimeo.

Antarctica 2013: The South Pole Beckons

It is Christmas Eve across the globe today and while most of prepare to spend time with friends and family, the teams in the Antarctic continue to press on towards their goals. For some, the South Pole is now in sight, promising rest and respite from the trials that have led them there. While there are still miles to go before they sleep, it seems that success will be in their grasp at long last.

The Scott Expedition isn't amongst those teams of course. For them, the South Pole is the halfway point of a journey that has tested them at every step. They've now been out on the ice for two months as they follow in the footsteps of famed explorer Robert Falcon Scott. Ben and Tarka have now entered the last degree however, and reaching 90ºS will still be a major milestone for them none the less. The boys have started to pick up speed as they've shed weight from their sleds. And while they still have a long way to go until they are done (970 miles/1561 km), they can take some solace in knowing that soon they'll make the turn for home and will be heading down hill too.

Also closing in on the Pole is Aussie Geoff Wilson. He's been kite skiing to 90ºS and is edging ever closer. His goal was to be there by Christmas and it looks like he still has a chance, although he fully admits he is nearly at the end of his rope. The long expedition, now 40 days in length, has really started to take its toll and he is completely exhausted after 13 hours of skiing yesterday. Still, if the winds are favorable, there is a good chance he'll reach the finish line today or tomorrow.


Richard Parks is now 19 days into his attempt at the speed record, which now seems far out of reach. He is covering excellent distances at this point of the expedition, but with just five days to go until the previous record passes him by, he'll need to average 86.2 km (53.5) miles per day to have a chance. That is simply not possible. Still, Richard is on track to reach the Pole in a very impressive time, and should probably be there early in the New Year.

Daniel Burton is pressing forward with his attempt to ride his mountain bike to the South Pole. He is still having a difficult time with surface conditions, high winds, and whiteouts. But, he also had a great day a few days back, covering 24 miles (38.8 km). That's a new personal best and the kind of effort it is going to take for him to reach the finish line. He estimates it could take him another month to reach the Pole, and while he struggles with pressing on each day, he feels like he has it in him to get there.

Parker Liautaud and Doug Stoup have completed their expedition to the South Pole. The duo arrived at that point earlier today, bringing an end to their 506 km (314 mile) expedition. Parker, who is a veteran polar explorer at the age of 19, is now the youngest person to ski to both the North and South Pole. They'll now spend a couple of days at the Pole before hopping a flight back to Union Glacier, and eventually home. Congratulations to both Parker and Doug on a job well done!

Finally, Lewis Clarke is attempting to set an age record of his own. The 16-year old is on his way to the Pole as well, and would be the youngest to reach that point. He's going to have to struggle for the next few days however, as he broke one of his skis and will be walking for two days until a supply drop can bring him a replacement. That will slow progress some, although he and his guide Carl Alby are doing quite well. As of today, they have crossed 328.7 miles (529 km) and have 374.2 miles (602 km) left to go. That means they are just shy of the halfway point.

That's all for today. Happy holidays to all of the Antarctic explorers. Stay warm and focused.

Video: Skiing Through The Trees

Speaking of ski movies. Check out this great little video that was captured with an action cam of some sort and features skiers Candide Thovex and Aziz Benkrich zipping through trees at high speed. They're definitely braver (not to mention more skilled!) than I am. The POV camera certainly enhances the sense of anxiety you can get in close proximity to these trees. I run like this one would probably leave me in the hospital.

Video: Epic Skiing From 'Days Of My Youth'

With winter now just officially a day away, I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty of great skiing and snowboarding videos soon. The clip below is the trailer for just such a film, entitled Days of my Youth, and featuring a plethora of professional skiers. It isn't scheduled to come out until next fall, but judging from what is shown here, it looks like it is going to be amazing. Still, Fall 2014 is an awful long time to wait. For now, we'll have to just settle for what we've got here.

Antarctica 2013: Turning Points

As we head into the weekend – and the first official day of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere – the Antarctic teams continue to plod away towards their goals. For some, the South Pole is now in sight, and a few more days of hard skiing will bring them to the finish line, or in some cases the half-way point. But there is still much work to be done, and the season is far from over yet.

No more is this evident than with the Scott Expedition, where Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere are now on their 57th day out on the ice. It has not been an easy one, and morale takes a hit from time to time, but they continue to press ahead as best they can. Yesterday they dropped their final supply depot, and they are now down to just one sled, which should help them to go a bit faster as they head to 90ºS. The duo are now approaching the 88th degree and will be attempting to cover more ground each day. From here on out, they intend to ski 9-10 hours per day, as opposed to their 8-8.5 that they have been doing so far. This will allow them to cover a bit more ground, and hopefully still complete the journey on schedule. Once they round the Pole, they should make better time on the return trip, as they'll be going down hill and carrying less of a load. But incredible weariness will have set in as well. For this team, which it seems we've been following forever, the end is still a long way off.

Meanwhile, I made an error in reporting on Richard Park's speed record attempt a few days ago. I mistakenly read his "distance travled" for "distance remaining" and was way off on the average distance he would need to cover in order to reach the Pole in his allotted time. Richard has been putting in some excellent days and covering impressive distances, but he still has a very long way to go and just eight days left to attempt to break the record. He is currently covering about 45 km (24 miles) per day, which is faster than anyone else currently skiing in Antarctica. But as of two days ago, when he last posted an update, he still had 650 km (405 miles) to cover if he hoped to break the record. At the time, that meant he needed to ski 65 km (40.5 miles) per day. That just isn't going to be possible over that final stretch. It has been a valiant effort, but surface conditions and weather haven't been favorable almost from the start.


Chris and Marty Fagan, the husband and wife team on their way to the Pole, reached an important turning point today – quite literally. As many of you probably know, when you start at Hercules Inlet, there are a number of obstacles to clear before you actually turn due south. Namely some crevasse fields and mountain ranges, that impede progress. The Fagans have, more or less, gone past those obstacles now and can point their skis directly towards 90ºS. This has already made it easier for them to ski, as the wind comes from the south and creates sastrugi on the ground that are hard to cross over, but much easier to run parallel to. I would expect these two endurance athletes to pick up the pace some in the day ahead.

Both physical and mental fatigue are starting to take their toll on Geoff Wilson, who is kite skiing to the South Pole. As such, his pace is often dictated by the wind, covering impressive mileage on one day, and making little progress the next. Still, he has the Pole in sight as well with just 314 km (169 miles) to go. If the winds are in his favor, and surface conditions are good, he still hopes to finish by Christmas.

If anyone is suffering out on the ice at the moment, it is probably Daniel Burton. The American who is attempting to ride his bike to the South Pole has been struggling the past few days to hit his intended mileage, sometimes riding longer than he had expected to ensure that he hits his goals. If all goes as expected, he should cross the 83rd degree today, which means he is making slow, but steady progress. It also means he still has a long way to go if he hopes to succeed. He has achieved one milestone though, setting a new record for most distance traveled on a bike in the Antarctic.

Finally, and update on veteran polar explorer Antony Jinman's progress, who I've mentioned a few times but haven't followed as closely as I should. As expected, Antony is doing an impressive job on his march to the South Pole. He's now 18 days into the expedition and has covered more than 211 miles (390 km). That has been a sure and steady pace for him over the first few weeks of the journey and he seems well poised to reach the Pole in a few weeks time.

Thats all for today. Expect to hear word about the first Vinson climbs soon. It seems most of the mountaineers are in transit now and should start their ascents soon. Things are only getting busier in the Antarctic as the holidays loom.

Antarctica 2013: Solid Progress For All Teams

The past few days have seen high winds sweep across the Antarctic continent, but that is to be expected this time of year. Despite conditions however, nearly all the teams are reporting solid progress on their various expeditions to the South Pole. It seems that most are now finding their groove and covering more milage, although few are anywhere close to finishing their journeys just yet. If things stay as they are however, it seems it could be a busy New Year at the bottom of the world.

It has been a few updates since we checked in with Ben Saunders and Tarka L'Herpiniere, the two members of the Scott Expedition. Now, after nearly 55 days out on the ice, they are simply in a daily grind as they push on towards the South Pole. Daily distance have slowly started to creep upwards and they are steadily getting closer and closer to 90ºS, which in this case will be the halfway point of their expedition. As of this morning, they still had 1096 miles (1763 km) to go before they are done, but the incredibly hard work should be behind them now, although I doubt that is much consolation after nearly two months on the frozen continent.

Richard Parks continues to push ahead with his speed record attempt on the South Pole. He continues to take solid chunks of milage out of the distance and now, with ten days to go, it appears that he has a shot at achieving the record, although it is going to be tough. Now that he has hit his stride, he's been routinely traveling 43 km (26.7 miles) per day, and as of this morning he still had 454 km (282 miles) left to go. If he can manage to eek out a few extra miles each day, he should still have a chance of arriving ahead of the current record pace. It's going to be close, so we'll be watching intently over the next few days.


The Willis Resilience Team is marching ever closer to their goal. After conducting a environmental research survey by vehicle early on, and even stopping at the Pole during that stage of the expedition, teammates Parker Liautaud and Doug Stoup later started skiing to 90ºS as well. The ski portion of the trip began at the Leverett Glacier, which is about 640 km (397 miles) from the South Pole. Yesterday, the duo passed the 88th degree, so they are quickly closing in on the finish line. On their website, they make several mentions of breaking the speed record, although they aren't doing the full distance from Hercules Inlet, so it is doubtful that anyone will recognize their achievement as such.

Chris and Marty Fagan are making good progress on their ski expedition to the South Pole. The married couple has now passed the 84th degree and have been on the ice for a little over two weeks. So far their morale has remained high and they seem to be enjoying the challenge. Right now, they're covering about 9-9.5 miles (14-15 km) per day, which isn't going to set any speed records, but will get them to their goal before the season ends in January.

Daniel Burton continues to struggle with the terrain in the Antarctic and he is discovering why no one has ever ridden their bike to the South Pole before. Each day seems to be quite the struggle, with soft snow, high winds and continued steep climbs keeping him from really opening up the speeds and distance that he'd like. Still, he is showing a lot of grit and determination as he covers roughly 15 nautical miles (27.7 km) per day. He estimates that if he continues to hit that distance, he'll be able to make it to the Pole on the supplies that he has and in the time allotted.

Finally, kite skier Geoff Wilson's fortunes continue to be governed by the winds. When he has strong winds, he makes good time, each mile bringing him closer to the Pole. When the winds are quiet, he has a rough day out on the ice, making very little progress. Yesterday was just such a day, although things improved some today. He now sits just shy of the 86th parallel, but he's really had to earn the miles. While being pulled along by his kite today, his skis caught on the ice, sending him sprawling onto the ground. The high winds continued to drag him along the surface while he struggled to get to his feet. As a result, he has shredded his mittens and some of his other gear, but fortunately he didn't lose anything, including food.

That's Antarctica for you. Nothing is ever easy. More to come soon.

Antarctica 2013: Success At The South Pole, Tough Going Elsewhere

It was another busy, active weekend in Antarctica, where the teams are now in the stage where each day is a real grind. Progress for most has been slow and steady, with few real milestones reached. The South Pole still feels like a distant place for most of the skiers, although each day brings them a bit closer. With days out on the ice still ahead of them, it seems that only the weather changes at the moment, and usually not for the better.

The big news coming out of the weekend is that the South Pole Allied Challenge team completed its journey to the South Pole on Friday. The group that included soldiers wounded in the line of duty from the U.K., the U.S. and other Commonwealth countries skied three degrees to the Pole, spending about three weeks out on the ice to do so. They were relieved and happy upon reaching their destination, and now they have made their way back to Novo Station before catching a flight to Cape Town and eventually back home. Amongst the skiers were Prince Harry of the British Royal Family, as well as actors Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood) and Dominic West (The Wire). The expedition was undertaken with support from the Walking With The Wounded organization, which helps servicemen and women injured in the line of duty to get back to their lives. Congratulations to the entire team.

Elsewhere, Richard Parks is now 11 days into his attempt at the speed record for skiing to South Pole from Hercules Inlet. He has now started to cover 40 km (24.8 miles) per day, which is an excellent pace, but probably not fast enough to break the record. He is hoping to cover the 1125+ km (700+ miles) distance in just 23 days, but with 12 to go, he still has approximately 775.3 km (483 miles) Left to cover. That means he needs to be hitting 64.5 km (40 miles) per day for the rest of the tip. That's an awfully big increase when surface conditions aren't cooperating. Soft snow has continued to make progress a challenge and will likely do so for most of the rest of the journey.


South Pole cyclist Daniel Burton is having his share of issues with the weather. The past few days have been whiteout conditions for him, which has made progress incredibly slow. Last week he estimated that if he could continue to hit 15 miles (24.1 km) per day, he could make it to the Pole with the supplies at his disposal. Yesterday he only managed about half of that, which means he'll have to make up the difference a some point. Hopefully this isn't a trend that will continue, as he would like to become the first person to ride all the way to 90ºS. Right now, that looks like an uphill battle to say the least.

Kite skier Geoff Wilson reached the 85th degree earlier today and now has just 545 km (338 miles) to go before he reaches the Pole. If the winds stay in his favor, he should have no problem reaching that point before his projected goal of Christmas Day. He is certainly starting to feel the rigors of the expedition however, as his legs have become increasingly weary from traveling over the rough surface. He has also overcome a possible food shortage by simply putting in more mileage. If he covers the final distance the Pole more quickly, he won't have to worry about his food situation as much.

Finally, 16-year old Lewis Clarke and his guide Carl Alvy have hit their first patch of bad weather. They had whiteout conditions as well yesterday and it made for very tough going. Without the contrast of the sun to help show them the way, it was hard to stay on course and make progress. Without a horizon to help focus them, it can become incredibly disorienting, leaving them hopelessly lost. With that in mind, they only skied for five hours yesterday, returning to the safety and shelter of their tent. Hopefully conditions will improve once again today, as the boys have been making good progress so far and are on course to have Lewis become the youngest person to ski to the South Pole ever.

That's it for a busy Monday. More to come throughout the week I'm sure.

Antarctica 2013: South Pole In Sight For Allied Challenge Team

It has been a busy week at the bottom of the world. The South Pole skiers have been putting in a lot of time and effort on their way to the finish line, and for most of them that point is still quite a long way off. But for one team, the end is now in sight and they should reach 90ºS later today.

The first ski team to arrive at the Pole this year will be the South Pole Allied Challenge squad. You may recall that this team actually started as three individual units that were racing the final three degrees to the South Pole, but that race was suspended over concerns of safety. At that time, all the teams merged into one and continued on together. Now those efforts will pay off, as the combined squad will arrive at the South Pole today. This team includes Prince Harry, as well as actors Dominic West and Alexander Skarsgård, who are the celebrity patrons of the expedition.

Elsewhere, Richard Parks continues his efforts to break the speed record for skiing to the South Pole from Hercules Inlet. He has definitely started to hit his stride and is knocking off more distances as he goes, but he still faces quite an uphill battle. Yesterday he covered 40.6 km (25 miles), which leaves him with an estimated  897.4 km (559 miles) to go. The sobering truth is that that means he'll need to average 59.8 km (37.1 miles) per day for the next 15 days in order to achieve his goal. While he continues to increase his speed and distance, that seems like a herculean task over the days ahead.


Aussie Geoff Wilson is back on the trail and speeding towards the South Pole. He is kite skiing to 90ºS and has some momentum behind him now. At the moment he's heading towards a Russian research station, where he'll drop off some gear and say hello to the people living and working there. He is now under 900 km (560 miles) to the Pole and he is hoping the winds will help him get there by Christmas Day. That seems achievable, provided the weather cooperates – something that hasn't happened much so far this season.

Daniel Burton achieved a milestone yesterday on his attempt to ride his bike to the South Pole. He managed to cross the 81st latitude, which means he has crossed his first degree. He's also hitting a solid 15.1 miles (24.3 km) per day, which should allow him to complete one degree every four days. If he can stick to that schedule, he feels like he can finish the expedition. He ask feels that even though he has only crossed one degree, the worst is behind him. He's no longer struggling up hill and the largest crevasse field is now behind him, which should help him to pick up the pace in the days ahead.

The Scott Expedition has finally reached the top of the Antarctic Plateau, after nearly 50 days out on the ice. That means that the terrain has leveled out and moving takes less effort, but the temperatures have gotten colder as they are now at 2652 meters (8700 ft) in altitude. The boys are quite tired, but they continue to move ahead. I suspect from now on they'll cover more distance and pick up their pace. After dropping another supply depot a few days back, their sleds are the lightest they have been since the start of the expedition. Ben and Tarka still have 1182 miles (1902 km) to go before they are done – remember they're going to the Pole and back to their starting point – so there is a lot of distance to travel, but they'll be heartened by the fact that they long climb is now behind them.

Finally, 16-year old Lewis Clarke is starting to pick up speed in his attempt to become the youngest person to ski to the South Pole. He now has just over 600 miles (965 km) to go but he seems to be finding his groove and covering increasingly longer distances each day. He is still days away from reaching the Pole, but he is doing all the things he needs to do in order to be successful.

There will be more news from the Antarctic next week and soon we'll see climbers on Vinson as well.  Stay tuned for more very soon.