It's incredible what a little altitude acclimatization can do. The team now feels totally comfortable at their current elevation, and today's travel stats prove it. Today they skied 8.2 nautical miles in 6 hours, taking short breaks after each 2 two nautical mile push. Their current position is S 89*20'004'', W 085.02'499''.
The travel stats illustrate that acclimatization to altitude boosts physical performance, but it has other positive effects as well. The slight, nagging head and stomachaches that plagued some team members for the past two days have subsided, and the team has reportedly regained its appetite. If you have following for the past few days, you'll remember Wendy's audio update, in which she commented on the "gelatinous chicken" they were having for dinner. Loss of appetite often goes with altitude gains, especially sudden gains, and of course, steep calorie deficits hinder physical performance. Well, now the team is eating well, and fueling their metabolic engines. As they say, hunger is the best spice!
The agreeable weather patterns continued today with an average temperature of about -5* Fahrenheit, 5 knot winds out of the south and sunny skies. So far the team has not encountered any of the really strong winds that Antarctica is known for, but the team's renewed energy has given them the confidence to take on any conditions.
The travel stats illustrate that acclimatization to altitude boosts physical performance, but it has other positive effects as well. The slight, nagging head and stomachaches that plagued some team members for the past two days have subsided, and the team has reportedly regained its appetite. If you have following for the past few days, you'll remember Wendy's audio update, in which she commented on the "gelatinous chicken" they were having for dinner. Loss of appetite often goes with altitude gains, especially sudden gains, and of course, steep calorie deficits hinder physical performance. Well, now the team is eating well, and fueling their metabolic engines. As they say, hunger is the best spice!
The agreeable weather patterns continued today with an average temperature of about -5* Fahrenheit, 5 knot winds out of the south and sunny skies. So far the team has not encountered any of the really strong winds that Antarctica is known for, but the team's renewed energy has given them the confidence to take on any conditions.
2 days ahead of schedule... you guys are animals!
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