As expected, the team reached the South Pole today! They can't go any further south. If they take a step in any direction, they'll be heading north. Reaching the South Pole is an exceedingly rare and special accomplishment. The team achieved this great goal in spite of the whiteout conditions (or, "white hell", as Len would say) that were the meteorological theme of the expedition.
As usual, the team made 8 nautical miles in about 6 hours in overcast, windy conditions. Despite the blustery conditions, the team was able to see the South Pole for most of the day. The team ditched their sleds about 200 meters from 90 degrees south, and sprinted, unencumbered to the expedition finish line!
They took plenty of photos, celebrated and circumnavigated the world's time zones at the Pole before retiring to the heated "welcome tent"--a most welcome luxury. The exhausted team agreed to continue the celebration tomorrow, but, for now, they wanted a good night's rest more than anything.
In addition to more celebration, tomorrow the team will tour the Amundsen-Scott Research Station in the morning, and possibly catch a flight back to Union Glacier. Thanks so much for following and supporting the team during their expedition! Stay tuned for final wrap up entries.
As usual, the team made 8 nautical miles in about 6 hours in overcast, windy conditions. Despite the blustery conditions, the team was able to see the South Pole for most of the day. The team ditched their sleds about 200 meters from 90 degrees south, and sprinted, unencumbered to the expedition finish line!
They took plenty of photos, celebrated and circumnavigated the world's time zones at the Pole before retiring to the heated "welcome tent"--a most welcome luxury. The exhausted team agreed to continue the celebration tomorrow, but, for now, they wanted a good night's rest more than anything.
In addition to more celebration, tomorrow the team will tour the Amundsen-Scott Research Station in the morning, and possibly catch a flight back to Union Glacier. Thanks so much for following and supporting the team during their expedition! Stay tuned for final wrap up entries.
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