Recon of the Offshore new Harbor area by helicopter was carried today by Luke, Marv and Steve. The first year ice varied between 1.8 and 2.0 meters thick, which is more that ample for the heaviest vehicles we have. The camp site is located on thick smooth ice. In fact, all of the multi-year ice appears to be quite smooth. The first year ice does have some cracks that have refroze. The camp site is located with a view looking up Ferrar Valley, with the Royal Society Mountains behind.
At the Offshore New Harbor camp
Looking up Ferrar Valley.
All of the first year ONH team members just returned from Happy Camper School. Although some of them would not be considered to be happy campers, all came back fine and tired.
