PLANNED PROGRAAMME

The first phase of the expedition's programme was to begin in early November with Hoare, Baker and Bell moving by helicopter to Lake Vanda. At approximately the same time, Vella, Ewart, Cole, Frame and Prebble were to move by helicopter to Black Island. In conjunction with this movement a largo supply dump, for use later in the season, was to be placed on Brown Peninsula.

Work at Lake Vanda and Black Island was expected to be complete by the 1st December. The expedition would then be moved jointly to Brown Peninsula where minor supply dumps would be established by helicopter, from the depot already positioned. Dr Ewart and Mr Hoare would return to Scott Base.

Phase I was scheduled to end about the 20th December when changes in personnel would occur for phase II, which was planned to commence with the immediate movement of the expedition to Niers Valley, (see Fig. III). During this movement the positioning of supply dumps, in the Koettlitz - Blue Glacier region, was to be accomplished. Work would continue in the Koettlitz area until approximately January 15, when the expedition was due to move to Taylor Valley. About a week's work was planned for Taylor Valley before withdrawing to Scott Base prior to departure for Now Zealand late in January.