Ultimate Arctic Crossing - part 1

Tuesday February 26 / Alain and Dixie had nevertheless to wait until the storm had passed before striking camp; they left about midday, only to stop 4 hours later. Assessment: 4 short kilometres of progress today. Although the ground is improving, it is still terribly slippery underfoot; they were obliged to leave the skis in the sledge and to go forward on foot.

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