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Cold winter, open water

Live update - 29-03 13:06:04 - Marc Cornelissen

March 29, 2015

Yesterday we arrived from Iqaluit via Arctic Bay in Resolute. The weather was beautiful. About -30ºC, sunny, golden light and a great view. What was striking was the amount of thin ice and open water East of Resolute in the Barrow Strait. We heard that the winter was unusual cold, but nevertheless the amount of open water is rather unusual too. It shows that ice conditions and temperatures don’t always necessarily correlate. An explanation can be that strong northerly winds have been pushing the floating ice causing it to crack and open up.
Passing through Iqaluit, reflecting on good old times

Live update - 28-03 13:58:12 - Marc Cornelissen

March 28, 2015
By: Marc Cornelissen

Yesterday we arrived in Iqaluit and today we woke up after having a great evening dinner with Matty McNair who I know since 1996. Matty is an intrepid explorer, guide, Iqaluit resident and friend.
We shared our views on live, work, gear and the expeditions we both made in 1997 to the Geographic North Pole. How we monitored each other on HF radio on drew motivation from knowing that both our teams were going through the same things.

Today I woke up and by just looking from my room into the bay of Iqaluit it came to me that it is great to reflect on good old times with a glas of wine but we have to get practical soon and focus on being out on the ice. What a privilege to be in that position. Philip and I are moving forward and are enjoying it every step of the way.