Tracking
the Journey
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Distance to go:
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Distance
Ben and Tarka will cover 1800 miles starting from Scott's Terra Nova Hut at the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back to the coast again. That's equivalent to 69 back-to-back marathons hauling up to 200kg each (the weight of roughly two adult men) of kit and supplies necessary to survive.
Distances here are shown in statute miles.
On the Move (Day 14)
Day 14: S78° 46' 30.34", E168° 33' 59.06"
Daily distance: 8.7 Mi
Distance to go: 1704.3 Mi
Altitude: 187 Ft
Due to the poor weather Ben and Tarka have limited power (from the solar panels) so there's no blog post from Ben today. They are however on the move since the storm and covered 8.7 miles on day 14. Providing the weather clears they'll be back online shortly.
In the meantime here's a short video filmed by Ben before he left explaining navigating in a whiteout; and to celebrate a fortnight on the ice vote for your favourite pic so far.
Comments
# Justin (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Can an avalanche happen? What would you do? Stay safe!
# Kennedy (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
I wonder how you take a shower without a tub, and how you spit out your toothpaste. Does it freeze? Stay safe!
# Gabi (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Do you ever feel like coming back? What would you do if you came face to face with an animal? Good luck!
# Bryanah (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Do you ever worry that you will lose a finger or toe to frostbite? Good luck!
# Micah (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Do you wear extra layers of gloves or socks? If so, how many? Thanks!
# Jon-Charles (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
How long would it take to get from the South Pole to the North Pole? Good luck!
# Ashton (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Why are you taking such a dangerous trip instead of just flying there? Good luck and stay safe!
# Kristoffer, November 8th 2013
They are traveling on foot to finish the journey Robert Falcon Scott started but was unable to finish. Two other expeditions-a three man team in 1998, and the Footsteps of Scott-have tried this but were forced to cancel the the return journeys.
# Quaniyah (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
You guys are big risk-takers to finish this journey, wow! Good luck and make it home safe!
# A.J. (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
What is your favorite thing to eat during the day? Thanks!
# Liam (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
What equipment would you use if you met an animal there? Good luck!
# Ah'Maiya (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Why would you risk your lives in the cold? Good luck!
# Alexsandria (5th Grade, GB School, USA), November 8th 2013
Are you having fun? What is your favorite part of the day? Good luck!