In spite of fears and rumors of delays, we left Punta Arenas about on time late Saturday afternoon. The four hour flight on the huge Russian jet was comfortable albeit noisy but earplugs helped.
We landed around midnight on the 3 mile blue ice runway; an amazing feat of logistics. The big jet hurled for what seemed like forever with the four engines screaming as we slowed to a stop.
I will write a proper report later but the flight was only upstaged by stepping foot onto the Antarctic continent.
The runway and Union Glacier camp are surrounded by the Elseworth mountains – all rising sharply from the pure white ice and snow of the Bascomb glacier. Looks like our fortune with schedules continue as our brief flight to Vinson Base Camp is this afternoon.
OK more later but the first of the seven is underway!
Climb On!
Alan
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10 thoughts on “On The Antarctica Ice”
Hi Alan- sounds amazing! Keep up the good work and climb safely.
Big hello from good old Wellesley Hills, MA and everyone at Cure Alzheimer’s.
-Katie
woo hoo! Right on Alan! Just back from and following your progress now from CT.
Stay strong!!
Joe
Terrific photos, Alan. Best of luck on your climb.
Alan,
Good luck and stay safe!! Love the pictures!!
Alan,
Good luck on you climb in Antartica!
I would love to talk to you when you get back to F.C.
My wife and I are going to Antartica at the end of January 2011.
Stay safe and climb strong my friend,
Earl
I can read it fine and see the photos fine (maybe it took a while to load?) – the photos are great! I hope smooth travels continue to be the norm for you. Jim
Love the pictures!
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Looks great…but unable to open and read on your website. Will check back later.
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