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How is Laurie Dexter able to fund his expeditions? Mrs. Suttile's grade four students from St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, California, USA Answer How do the team members carry all their equipment when they are skiing? The McLean Home School students from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Answer Will Steger was adamant about eating butter for endurance on polar treks. Do you use some similar type of food? You are an inspiration for all. Keep on trekking! Paul, Ft. Smith, NWT, Canada Answer

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.

Barb, retired school teacher, formerly with the Simcoe County Board of Education - Ontario, Canada
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