Crazy Arctic Guy, Day 12

DAY 12: SOUTHERN DRIFT STILL EATING UP THE MILES...
Thu, 2 Feb 2006 // 16:22

MIKE DATA LOG
Latest position 31.01.06: N81°50'6.3' E103°53'6.2' (No position received for two day)Temperature: -15°C

DAY 12 UPDATE
Although ice conditions are improving, Mike and Borge are still working hard against the northwest winds and southern drift, waiting patiently for the icecap to change direction and take them north...

'This is Borge and Mike from the Arctic Ocean - still pushing hard towards the North Pole. Today has been not too bad, we actually had quite good ice conditions, the ice is getting older and smoother and better to ski on - also tika ice which means safe ice for us to camp on. Temperature is not too bad, it's warm -15°C and the glide is good on the sleds so everything is fine, and everything works perfect when it comes to the equipment. The only big, big problem is we have the wind constantly from the west/northwest which push us to the east, and south. Half the distance we do during the day is actually eaten up by the drift during the night, but it has to change someday, spirits are of course good, but we wish and need this southern drift to stop and become just like normal, which is actually drifting north. So crossed fingers, and be with us, follow our trip, it's a great adventure, and it's great to be out here! All the best, from Mike and Borge.'