Vinson Team End of the World – Expedition Practices

 

Friends, family and loved ones!

We are standing by for a flight to the white continent. It’s an opportunity for us to review our safety and survival skills. We took up the knotty subject of how to join ropes together. Concepts like dressing knots, visual checking and insuring adequate tail were discussed and taught in depth.

The afternoon found us dangling from the trees in the park. This will help us extricate our selves from any crevasses we should fall into.

As the third picture shoes, what better way to enjoy the solstice than indulgence of French desserts?

We are in good spirits despite our desire to be in Antarctica right now. Hopefully tomorrow we will be on our way. Please cross your fingers for us.

All our best, Vern Tejas and Fun del Mundo!

 

 

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