Comments on: The best journey in the world http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392 Conservation of the explorers huts in Antarctica; winter at Scott Base, treating artefacts from Shackleton's abandoned hut Fri, 24 May 2013 13:56:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Jenny http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-28346 Jenny Mon, 17 May 2010 16:13:14 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-28346 Hi Rae, Yes, Captain Scott’s base is crammed with about 8,500 artefacts – ranging from dog, pony and man hauling harnesses, clothes, boots and skis through to toothbrushes, sleeping bags and books. You can take a virtual tour through the Trust’s website by clicking onto http://www.nzaht.org/AHT/PhotoandVirtualTour/ Hi Rae,

Yes, Captain Scott’s base is crammed with about 8,500 artefacts – ranging from dog, pony and man hauling harnesses, clothes, boots and skis through to toothbrushes, sleeping bags and books. You can take a virtual tour through the Trust’s website by clicking onto http://www.nzaht.org/AHT/PhotoandVirtualTour/

]]> By: Mindy http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-28252 Mindy Fri, 14 May 2010 02:17:29 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-28252 Nick: The sledges pulled pretty well actually. Snow conditions on the route weren't too bad, and our modern Nansens have Teflon runners. Luckily our temperatures weren't as insanely cold as Bowers, Wilson and Cherry-Garrard experienced. Might have to try it again later in the winter just to compare! Nick: The sledges pulled pretty well actually. Snow conditions on the route weren’t too bad, and our modern Nansens have Teflon runners. Luckily our temperatures weren’t as insanely cold as Bowers, Wilson and Cherry-Garrard experienced. Might have to try it again later in the winter just to compare!

]]> By: Nick Mayo http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-28217 Nick Mayo Wed, 12 May 2010 22:46:49 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-28217 Mindy. What a great post. How did you find the sledges slid. I gather the expedition 'In the Footsteps of Scott' commented on the lack of slide in low temperatures with their plastic sledges. Mindy.

What a great post. How did you find the sledges slid. I gather the expedition ‘In the Footsteps of Scott’ commented on the lack of slide in low temperatures with their plastic sledges.

]]> By: Mindy http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-28197 Mindy Tue, 11 May 2010 20:54:13 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-28197 Rae: We're really glad we were able to get some nice photos of our adventure. Good memories for sure! At the huts there are a few harnesses for dogs, ponies and a rare man-hauling harness (see Jane's blog 16 April 2010). There are a few sleds as well - the Nansen sled we used really isn't too different in design from the sleds they would have used in the historic era. Pretty neat actually! And yes, clothing as well - of all different types - hats, socks, mittens, and so on... Becky: Great to hear from you! It was great to get out and try out the Nansen - you would have loved it! I'm very glad I had a chance to use my sledging flag on an expedition (even if just a small one). Hope all is well! Rae: We’re really glad we were able to get some nice photos of our adventure. Good memories for sure!
At the huts there are a few harnesses for dogs, ponies and a rare man-hauling harness (see Jane’s blog 16 April 2010). There are a few sleds as well - the Nansen sled we used really isn’t too different in design from the sleds they would have used in the historic era. Pretty neat actually! And yes, clothing as well - of all different types - hats, socks, mittens, and so on…

Becky: Great to hear from you! It was great to get out and try out the Nansen - you would have loved it! I’m very glad I had a chance to use my sledging flag on an expedition (even if just a small one). Hope all is well!

]]> By: Becky http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-28163 Becky Sun, 09 May 2010 20:44:47 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-28163 Yay Mindy! Sterling effort old chap. _And_ you used your sledging flag on a real mission! that's very cool : ) Becky Yay Mindy! Sterling effort old chap. _And_ you used your sledging flag on a real mission! that’s very cool : ) Becky

]]> By: Rae http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog-archive/?p=392#comment-27940 Rae Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:49:04 +0000 http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/antarctica/blog/?p=392#comment-27940 Love that photo of you all with the sled! You all look a little like cartoon characters ;-) Are there any old sleds and harnesses or clothing still in the huts? Love that photo of you all with the sled! You all look a little like cartoon characters ;-) Are there any old sleds and harnesses or clothing still in the huts?

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