Tracking
the Journey

  • Distance to go: 0 Mi
    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

# Jensen Narvarte, October 22nd 2013

I hope that weather clears up for y’all. Hope that you guys can start your trip soon!!!

All the way from New Braunfels, Texas (Mrs.Alamos class)

# Jeffrey mcgehee, October 22nd 2013

Good luck on your journey from New Braunfels ninth grade center home of the New Braunfels Unicorns.

# Madison M., October 22nd 2013

Can’t wait to watch all the great videos on your expedition! Good luck from the New Braunfels Unicorns!(:

# Giovanni Guillen, October 22nd 2013

Good luck on your trip from T.X New Braunfels 9th grade center

# Joshua Norton, October 22nd 2013

Hey, you’re going to make it, everyone here at the New Braunfels High School is following you and cheering you on. The Unicorns here are inspired by you!

# Jon Patterson, October 22nd 2013

Scott good luck on your trip we will be ruting for you back at New Braunfels,TX at the Ninth Grade Center

# Makaila, October 22nd 2013

I watched your TedTalk. I was abosutely amazed. Mrs.Alamos World Geography classes in New Braunfels are routing for you the whole way. You’re a inspiration to us all.

# Ashtyn jones, October 22nd 2013

Best of wishes from Mrs.Alamos world geography class in new Braunfels, Texas!(:

# Jasmine Giron, October 22nd 2013

Hey Scott I’m from new braunfels Texas and I’m here whatching ur blogs and routing for u and ur expedition I happe u could make I’m here routing for u.

# Emma , October 22nd 2013

Hi I’m Emma in Mrs.Alamo’s 7th period class
I think this is the most awesome thing you are doing!!
You are doing a great thing!! Good luck on your journey!

# New Braunfels Unicorns, October 22nd 2013

Good luck! Just know that everyone here in New Braunfels will be rooting for you! Be safe!

# Eduardo Flores, October 22nd 2013

It’s awesome how you are going to travel to Antarctica. Hopefully everything goes great and be safe. From the New Braunfels Unicorns. Good Luck !

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