Fri, 04 May 2007, Frozen Five

Yesterday morning, the American group left Inglefieldbukta with a beautiful weather, it was nice following them for a while with our small sledge, before turning back to Vagabond. Then, a few hours later, we could see the Frozen Five (www.frozenfive.org) coming towards Vagabond: after 5 weeks skiing and pulling their pulkas, they were right on schedule! Warm reunion, even our best seal (Léonard) was here to welcome them, next to the scientific hole he is enjoying since we removed the instrument, 50 meters from Vagabond. The Svalbard Scientific Skiing Expedition is staying 2 nights on board, to get some rest and to pack their pulkas with the 150 kg of supplies we have been storing for them. A polar bear came few hours ago and check their big storage wooden box, but all the food was already in a safe place... then the polar bear went to visit our seal, but no chance for any interview, Léonard dived right away. Still 6 weeks of skiing ahead, but the Frozen Five wish it could be longer!

Posted May 2007 04 at 10:42 [en - fr]

Fri, 04 May 2007, Wintergreen

Our dogs were suddenly very excited last Tuesday, and one hour later, 4 sledges, 30 dogs and 12 people were setting up their camp next to Vagabond for 2 days. We were really glad to see Lisa and Paul again, and to meet the rest of the group from Wintergreen, in Minnesota (www.dogsledding.com). Our 3 dogs joined one of the dog teams, happy to be with uncle or sister for a trip on sea ice, to the usual location for our oceanographic measurements. France was sitting on a sledge, and could feed Léonie outside, on sea ice, for the first time!

Posted May 2007 04 at 10:11 [en - fr]

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