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.
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Comments
# Josh, October 22nd 2013
Hi I am a student in Mrs Alamo’s class we are cheating you on and admire you for you for your bravery. Good luck on your quest.
# Trenton Leffingwell, October 22nd 2013
Good Luck! Hope you make it! From New Braunfels Unicorns.
# Garrett, October 22nd 2013
Hey I am really excited for you, and I hope that you have a good time and everything goes as planned. Best wishes from New Braunfels!
# Lochlyn, October 22nd 2013
You guys are so inspirational live life to the fullest ya guys can do it! Good luck!
# Jose Cruz, October 22nd 2013
Good luck on your trip we like yor videos ther awesome.
# Kolton Meneley, October 22nd 2013
What your doing is amazing and cool. Be safe.
# Mia (unicorns), October 22nd 2013
Good luck Mr. Saunders, our class is watching you go along your journey and are wishing you the best of luck!! -new braunfels unicorns-
# Maite, October 22nd 2013
I think your videos are really cool. Good luck!!!! Hope you make it all the way keep in contact with us tell us what’s going on and well good luck.!!!
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# Claire, October 22nd 2013
Good luck! The Unicorns from New Braunfels High School will be supporting you all the way!
# Jared, October 22nd 2013
From all the unicorns goodluck with your expidetion.
# Taylor B, October 22nd 2013
Good luck on your amazing adventure we wish you the best of luck all the way here from new braunfels high school!
# Daniela Martinez , October 22nd 2013
Hi I’m Daniela Martinez from New Braunfels ninth grade center in New Braunfels Texas. What you are doing is just amazing! I wish I could go to the South Pole! Have fine and be safe!