Rob Lambert Interview
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is due to arrive back in England tomorrow morning before heading into a press conference with the world’s media. Ahead of this event, expedition doctor Rob Lambert answered some questions for the press about Ran’s condition and what his departure means for the rest of the team and the expedition as a whole. His answers were as follows: Did you help Ran when t…
Onto the Plateau
Stunning video taken today by Ian Prickett standing on top of the living caboose and overlooking the plateau…
The Long and Winding Road
The Ice Team have been pinned in the same position since days before Ran left because of terrible whiteout conditions. The weather broke just long enough for Ran’s collection, but other than that progress has been all but non-existent. The current camp is poised at the bottom of an extremely difficult 7km-long section of terrain which demands reasonable conditions to assess and cross safely.
Winter’s Coming
This spectacular shot by Brian Newham shows the moon hanging low in the ski in the dwindling light.
Can You Feel a Draft?
Hi All, Thought you might be interested in this video by Ian Prickett. It was filmed soon after the Ice Train left on its fuel drop, and is a good example of the continuing need for improvisation which the team will face throughout the expedition. Operations HQ,…
Sir Ranulph Issues Statement to the Press
With the Ice Team getting on with their task at hand on the ice, Ran was today getting on with his task at hand – namely, his hand. After arriving safely in Cape Town this morning he was whisked away to an undisclosed medical facility for assessment and treatment. He is now recuperating in private until his return to the UK. Earlier today he released the following statement:”I have undergone a…
“Life Goes On”
By Ian Prickett. Many people out there may well believe that The Coldest Journey is all but over due to the injury Ran sustained whilst skiing and his subsequent withdrawal from the expedition. For five people still in Antarctica, it is far from over. We are still giving our all towards being the first people ever to cross the continent in winter, something never before even attempted. We ar…
Video Footage of Ran’s Departure
It’s been a busy day on the ice today. Click on the links below to catch up with some of the news as it happened. Sir Ranulph Fiennes tells Ian Prickett he is “not happy at all” to be leaving the expedition’s Ice Team after such a long tim…
“Ice Team Back On Track as Sir Ranulph Fiennes Embarks on Lonely Voyage Home”
By Hugh Bowing. After what seems like an eternity waiting for the weather to improve, Ran was finally able to begin his long journey home in the early hours of this morning. Despite winds still up at around 20knots and temperatures at -18c, he set off with a team from the Belgian International Polar Foundation who had managed to reach the Ice Train at around 6am their time (8am GMT). The plan on…
Ran Starts Long Journey Home
Sir Ranulph Fiennes was been picked up from the Ice Train’s overnight camp this morning by the Belgians from Princess Elisabeth Station and is on his way there now. Weather permitting he will be flown to Novo later today, and once there will await a further flight to take him to Cape Town. In a fond farewell to his teammates today he told them he was unhappy to be leaving them on the ice. We w…
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