Tracking
the Journey

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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.

The Weather Window

Ben and Tarka left Punta Arenas this morning bound for Antarctica. It will now take several days to get their starting point.

In the meantime here's a short video about waiting for the all-important weather window and a few pictures from the last 10 days of packing and preparation.

Comments

# Arlen (New Braunfels Unicorns), October 22nd 2013

Can’t wait until you leave

# Rachel Barker, October 22nd 2013

Excuse me!!! I meant expedition!!!!

# Winston Class, Wildridings Primary School UK, October 22nd 2013

Good Luck Ben and Tarka!

We hope you make it to Antarctica and the South Pole safely.

We have enjoyed learning about Scott’s Journey and we think it is a fantastic idea for you both to be finishing his trip.

We will be following your expedition and we all wish you both the best of luck. We hope you enjoy it.

From Winston Class, Wildridings Primary School, UK

 

# BaileyF, October 22nd 2013

“Good Luck” I hope you guys make it to the top and back. We are all happy for you guys.
We are are all routing for you at NBHS NINTH GRADE CENTER

# Tyler, October 22nd 2013

We are routing for you nbngc unicorns and can you mention unicorns ?

# Tucker H. (Unicorns), October 22nd 2013

This expedition sounds truly astonishing, may your calorie bars be soft and your water warm my friend.

# Kait Minnick ( New Braunfels Unicorns), October 22nd 2013

This trip is so cool! I wish I was brave enough to try this! I’m amazed at how brave you are! I hope everything works out, and travel safe!:)

# Riley Horton, October 22nd 2013

Best of luck to you guys going on this exciting expedition! From the New Braunfels Unicorns.

# Ysabel Madrid, October 22nd 2013

Unicorns are rooting for you! Hope you make it safely! We all believe in you (: new Braunfels ninth grade center mrs. Alamo’s class!

# Sophia, October 22nd 2013

Good luck! This is going to be such a cool thing to see. Can’t wait to see y’all make it back!  Hope everything goes well & y’all will be in my prayers. -New Braunfels High School

# JT, October 22nd 2013

Good luck on your trip the New Braunfels Unicorns are routing for you.

# Grace Kelly, October 22nd 2013

Hi there, I’m from NBHS in New Braunfels, Texas. I just wanted to let you know that what you do is truly inspiring and I would like to wish you the best of luck on this journey. #rooting for you!:D

# Oscar, October 22nd 2013

Good lick on your trip the new braunfels unicorns are routhing for you men.

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