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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1985-86: VUWAE 30

Itinerary for K043

Itinerary for K043

December 29 Palmer and White arrive Scott Base
30-31 Palmer and White attend snowcraft and survival course
January 1 Check and sort field gear and move to helipad
2 Helo cancelled, all party involved in Base duties
3 Helo to camp 1, near Lanyon Pk. Aerial photography of Ferrar Glacier on way and refuelling stop at Gneiss Pt
4-9 Geological mapping and sampling
10 Helo move to camp 2 near Schist Pk. Resupply delayed
11-13 Geological mapping and sampling
14 Tent day, wind and light snow
15-16 Geological mapping and sampling
17 Tent day, wind and light snow
18 Helo move to camp 3 near Purgatory Pk. Land at McWhinnie Pk on way to check geology
19-20 Tent days, heavy snow and low visibility
21-24 Geological mapping and sampling
25 Helo return to Scott Base with aerial photography of Granite Harbour on way
26 Sorting, cleaning and packing gear. Party depart for Christchurch 2200.
Days at Scott Base 5
Travel 4
Work days 15
Tent days 4
TOTAL 28