NOV26
26th Nov 2009
Broke camp, and decided to climb one of the unnamed Nanatuks, it was hard going especially for me but were determined to make the top. Amazing rock formation, of wind eroded metamorphic rock, just full of all types of minerals. It was also full of curious circular holes apparently caused by gravel and stones that are blown around in the hole which gradually erodes it further…amazing process that must take years.
The ice cliff at the bottom must have been 50m high.
We also saw two snow petrels which found us a curiosity. The open sea is bout 300-400 kms away, so they had a long flight!
After climbing the mountain which was about 2650 m we then drove on to Novo.
Nice to see all the fantastic shapes in the very eroded and special mountains, took lots of photos.
Improved the route on the way back, though did come across some crevasses, which we of course tried to avoid.
Arrived back at Novo to be greeted by a whole group of Russians, who were all thanking us for such a successful trip.
It seemed almost strange to see so many people, and so much color from the cabins, and buildings.
Eventually went back to the Oasis where our cabin was where we had a shower and sauna. Fantastic, after being in the same clothes for over two weeks.
Of course the Russian hospitality is almost overwhelming, with cold beer, Vodka, good food and of course lots of stories about the amazing world of Antarctica.
We slept well tonight.
Broke camp, and decided to climb one of the unnamed Nanatuks, it was hard going especially for me but were determined to make the top. Amazing rock formation, of wind eroded metamorphic rock, just full of all types of minerals. It was also full of curious circular holes apparently caused by gravel and stones that are blown around in the hole which gradually erodes it further…amazing process that must take years.
The ice cliff at the bottom must have been 50m high.
We also saw two snow petrels which found us a curiosity. The open sea is bout 300-400 kms away, so they had a long flight!
After climbing the mountain which was about 2650 m we then drove on to Novo.
Nice to see all the fantastic shapes in the very eroded and special mountains, took lots of photos.
Improved the route on the way back, though did come across some crevasses, which we of course tried to avoid.
Arrived back at Novo to be greeted by a whole group of Russians, who were all thanking us for such a successful trip.
It seemed almost strange to see so many people, and so much color from the cabins, and buildings.
Eventually went back to the Oasis where our cabin was where we had a shower and sauna. Fantastic, after being in the same clothes for over two weeks.
Of course the Russian hospitality is almost overwhelming, with cold beer, Vodka, good food and of course lots of stories about the amazing world of Antarctica.
We slept well tonight.
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