The FirnCover science team arrived at the EKT site approximately 100 km (~62 mi) NE of DYE 2 Sunday afternoon. The snowmobile traverse was fairly uneventful with the exception of a few “bumps on the road”. Due to the very rough ride, two of the Zarges aluminum cases flew off one of the sleds after a strap snapped loose.
Snowmobiles pulling cargo on sleds. Photo courtesy Babis Charalampidis, ACT 2013.
They also had to replace a U-bolt that hitches the sleds together; the constant jarring from the ride caused it to break.
The following day was a productive one, having completed all tasks at EKT. Temperatures were cooler due to site’s higher elevation.
Next stop: NASA SE.
You can track the team’s progress via the bread-crumb tracker site here.
SRI BreadCrumb Tracker site
We are following you every step of the way, Aleah. Wishing you warmth and lots of success with your work. Lots of love.