Hi to Laurie, Sunniva and Tore:
I have been following your daily progress report with interest
and am wondering if you are experiencing the kind of conditions
you had expected, ie. those similar to Antarctica. Sunniva's newsletter
of January/99 indicated that you could expect: crevasses, gushing
glacial streams and the Greenlandic katabatic winds, known as"Piteraaq's",
which reach forces in excess of 100-125 knots! It sounds as though
you have had your share of crevasses and likely the glacial streams.
However, I am wondering if you may still expect the "Piteraaq's"?
Hope not! I wish you all continued success until the completion
of this ambitious trek.
The winds the team has been experiencing all along are katabatic winds. Those of you wishing to find out more about these winds visit:
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