Today is the official start of the North Pole Last Degree Ski Expedition. We are delighted that the day has finally arrived! After much training, preparations and anticipation the team members have assembled in Longyearbyen, Norway and everyone is together for the first time. Several of the team members arrived early to participate in our Polar Shakedown Training, which included 2 days of skiing with their sleds in the frozen wilderness near Longyearbyen. They had a great time despite very windy conditions, and they are all looking forward to the journey ahead.
Tonight the team enjoyed getting to know each other during a welcome reception followed by dinner. Tomorrow they will spend the day reviewing expedition procedures, doing a final review of their kits, and packing their sleds for transport. They plan to fly to the ice on April 16 at which time they will start skiing North to the pole!
We are excited to have you following the expedition, and we encourage you to send messages to the team as well as questions about their expedition. Stay tuned for more from the 2011 North Pole Last Degree Ski Team, including audio reports and photos from the expedition.
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| Taking a break during the Polar Shakedown Training. |
Tonight the team enjoyed getting to know each other during a welcome reception followed by dinner. Tomorrow they will spend the day reviewing expedition procedures, doing a final review of their kits, and packing their sleds for transport. They plan to fly to the ice on April 16 at which time they will start skiing North to the pole!
We are excited to have you following the expedition, and we encourage you to send messages to the team as well as questions about their expedition. Stay tuned for more from the 2011 North Pole Last Degree Ski Team, including audio reports and photos from the expedition.
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