Our 11 packages of freezer panels arrived on 20th December on the MV
Orion, so we all trundled down to Boat Harbour where the crew were
bringing the packages ashore on Zodiacs. Landing onto the sea ice in
the harbour was our best option, hauling by hand off the inflatables.
From there they were loaded two at a time onto the 'Spirit of
Denison' (our trusty dual sled, inherited from a previous expedition
team) for relocation to the Sorensen's Hut site in the next valley.
This required all three quads, two pulling and one acting as a brake
on the downhill run into Sorensen's (as seen in the photo).
The panels are now being installed onto the sub-floor, to create a
conservation laboratory, and new sleeping quarters for expeditioners.
The weather was kind to us on the Solstice, and the builders were
able to get more than half the floor into place, more than adequately
secured for the windiest place on earth.
Many thanks to Don and Margie (aka Ted and Ted) and the crew of the
Orion for getting these essential supplies to us in perfect time.
Tony Stewart
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