Music On Ice (Log #6)

L O U ' S   D I A R Y   The music is on and Lou is now skiing under cleared skies (at least for the morning) with temperatures hovering around -20C and light wind. Lou makes 12.5 nautical miles, g...

Looking Up (Log #5)

Another good day in Antarctica. Lou begins the first hard climbs and makes 11.5 nautical miles. Stiff breeze hangs around -25C. Clear sunshine and good visibility. Lou has been able to use his shad...

Guy Fawkes Night (Log #4)

L O U ' S   D I A R Y   Lou completed eight hours skiing today and bolted on an extra hour as he builds up his days. He achieved 11 nautical miles and has now firmly hit Polar travel mode. No ove...

Tough Battle (Log #3)

Lou wakes to a day of good conditions. Temperatures waver around -20C and there's little wind and plenty of sunlight. Lou then spends the day locked in battle with a loaded pulk and light sastrugi...

The First Day (Log #2)

L O U ' S   D I A R Y   After leaving Union Glacier and setting out from Messner, Lou completes his first day in the frost-flaked fingers of the Great White Queen.   Nov 3 2018 –  Good evening e...

Arrival (Log #1)

1. Lou lands in Punta Arenas 2. Riding the Ilyushin to Union Glacier 3. Arrival at Union Glacier 4. Lou's Diary     1 .  L O U   L A N D S   I N   P U N T A   A R E N A S  We've just received wor...