Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1976-77: VUWAE 21

Event 12A

Nov 12	Keys, Nankervis, Frost move to Kennar valley.
13-14	Work Kennar valley and Taylor Glacier - 1/2 tent day.
15-16	Descend Taylor Glacier sampling at Beacon valley, and on glacier en route.
17	Tent day, awaiting helo. Toboggan and sledge maintenance.
18	Awaiting helo. Work side of Taylor valley.
19	Tent day (snow).
20	Awaiting helo. Work side of Taylor valley.
21	Work on Taylor Glacier, shift to Lake Bonney.
22-30	Work on and beside Taylor Glacier (saline discharge) and around Lake Bonney, studying moss plots. Toboggan and sledge maintenance.
Dec 1	Keys, Nankervis to Mt. Morning, laying depot en route.
2	Work on snow mushrooms and snow-free areas.
3	Travel over Mt. Morning to depot in saddle between Mts. Morning and Discovery.
4-7	Work around depot. 1/2 tent day.
8	Toboggan maintenance. Travel up to 1900 m on Mt. Discovery.
9	Work around summit area of Mt. Discovery.
10	Work parasite cone at 1900 m, then travel down to another cone 850 m lower on Mt. Discovery.
11-12	Tent days (blizzard).
13	Work at cone then travel down to Koettlitz Glacier, working at another cone en route. Work at cone near Koettlitz Glacier.page break
Dec 14	Return to Scott Base.
15	Sorting out event gear. Nankervis transfers to Event 33.
16-17	Work on samples, mending gear, packing samples.