Mary Mouse Video Exclusive!
We are sorry for the rather quiet spell over the last few days but here’s a little something for all of ur many Mary Mouse supporters…. The expedition is due to start in just EIGHT DAYS’ TIME! Between now and then things are going to get very busy and we will be keeping you up to date on all of the latest developments. Highlights before 20th March include a Ian Prickett special on The Drivers,…
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,…
A Friendly Visit
“Princess Elisabeth Station – the first and, currently, only “zero emission” research facility in Antarctica” – by Ian Prickett On Saturday evening we were fortunate enough to be invited to the Belgians Research centre for dinner. Due to a rather long day prior to this and not enough distance gained due to poor snow conditions, we had contacted the Belgian team earlier in the day to let them know…
Stuck in the Snow
Another short video from Ian Prickett. This time he gives us an update on what has been happening today. As you will see, not much! Still, it’s a good insight into conditions down there right…
Short Video by Ian Prickett
Check out this BRILLIANT short film compiled by none other than Ice Team handyman Ian Prickett. Are there no ends to this young man’s talents. This is the best thing I have seen come out of the Antarctic yet. Well, on this expedition anyway. Enjoy! Hugh Bowring, Operations…
Short Video of D6N Shifting a Scoots
Here’s a quick snapshot from arriving at our overnight camp tonight . We are moving all the fuel scoots into a compressed bundle to limit the amount of blown snow in-between. Our Living and Science Cabooses have been detached as well to stop the wind tails that a 25 knot blowing snow storm can create. By Ian Prickett [video…
“The Work Continues” – by Ian Prickett
The ship has finally sailed and left the six of us with nowhere to run (ski/drive/follow) other than South. I have been waiting for this moment for ages now and it seemed as if it was never going to happen for a while. Thinking back to September in the lashing UK rain, being flooded out stuck in the corner of the Finning car park, Brian and myself were certainly very doubtful that we would hav…
