Blizzard conditions on the way to Iglulik
Late night travel in the Arctic
Hi it’s Glenn. It’s very late up in the Arctic. We’ve just set up camp. We left quite late today as last night was extremely windy and there was a ground blizzard. We left it until about 2 o’clock and packed up and set off. Nevertheless we were still travelling in what was in effect a ground blizzard — not very pleasant! It blows fine snow all over you and you get covered. Nevertheless we were vigilant and careful which is what is needed to make sure you don’t get too wet, or damp or too cold. We got on fine and made good mileage on our way to Iglulik.
Our position is North 73 degrees, 50 minutes, 36 seconds, West 84 degrees 46 minutes 59 seconds. We’ve just come out of the Berlinguet Inlet and we’re now on land. Simon and I both realise now we can sleep now. This is because when we were on the sea ice both of us have a fitful nights sleep as you cant’ really commit yourself to sleep as polar bears are around and we have to have one ear open all night just in case a bear wanders into camp! I’m sure the dogs would let us know but nevertheless it could still be too late if we can’t get out of the tent quickly to sort it out. Anyway things are going well and I imagine we will be somewhere near Iglulik in about 4 or 5 days’ time.
