The expedition of Fyodor Konyukhova and Victor Simon came out on the 85th degree of north latitude on the way to Greenland - Murmansk Bulletin - Murmansk Bulletin

Expedition Konyukhova Theodore Simon and Victor came in the 85th degree of north latitude on the way to Greenland. This was reported by travelers to the headquarters of the expedition today by satellite phone.

“Over the past few days have passed, but broke an important psychological milestone – crossed 86 degrees and reached the 85th degree of north latitude, – the Wealden Psychology. – We hard way was given on 86-th degree, it exhausted us in full. We’re on it on April 24, and now even closer to the coast of Greenland “.

Grooms also said that along with Victor Simonov they went over all the barrels, they dropped today from the Canadian aircraft, sorted and repacked goods. He noted with regret that after the reset they have some losses.

“When we opened all the barrels, it was found that the metal canister burst 3 to 4 liters of gasoline for every kerosene stove, – he said. – This Canadian cans, we use plastic. Thus, we have minus 12 liters of fuel.’s not very nice, but not critical, will have a more economical use of fuel for cooking, but for drying clothes and heating is no such possibility. Though every day is becoming warmer, for example, now only minus 12 degrees. Canadians also gave us a box of 12-caliber bullets and stun pistol to ward off a bear “.

Grooms also said today that the whole expedition moved in a whiteout, in poor visibility. “It is good that we have been able to take delivery yesterday – he said. – Still going through deep snow. Lots of small cracks had circling in search of passes back a couple of times on their tracks. Dogs work well, even with loaded sledges. They are not as strong as at the start, but became more experienced and already taking obstacles, not by force, and experiences. Plus, we are still good to fertilize them “.

Coordinates travelers at 21:00 MSK – 85’59 and 61’19 North latitude West longitude.

According to the headquarters of the expedition, according to satellite data obtained from the “North” FGBU “AARI” ahead of the expedition is very difficult ice conditions with numerous cracks and wide polynyas . These conditions greatly affect the speed of the expedition, and may need more than one organization aircraft toss from Canada. Received food, fuel, and food should be enough for 3 weeks. According to initial plans, to May 20 the expedition to climb the glacier in Greenland.

ITAR-TASS
02.05.2013