After 2.5hrs of skiing yesterday, the team successfully reached their guide Dines, who was relieved to see them after 3 days alone.  The team were delighted to be reunited with their hot food again and Chloe with her sleeping bag and clothes!

However, after a lengthy discussion with the team, Dines and Mikkel were of the opinion that due to the extraordinary amount of fresh snow that has fallen in the last 3 days (approx 4 foot), it would now be impossible for the dog teams to progress to the Ice Cap Station safely.

Chloe says ” It has been a difficult and emotional day, realising that my dream to reach the Ice Cap Station will not happen this time. However, in the true spirit of an adventurer and with revived energy and enthusiasm, I look to discover other significant places where August’s spirit stirs. We are now aiming to trek a further 80km across the icecap towards Isortaq in search of August’s base camp and to go to the foot of Bug Bear Bank”

You could hear in Chloe’s voice the disappointment and frustration, but also the real sense of determination to continue to explore and set a new goal. Over the next few days, with no pressure from time constraints, the team will be able to ski at their own pace and really take in the incredible environment that surrounds them.