2012 Eagle SKi Club Antarctic Expedition Report VERSION - UIAA

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Un-named Peak 8 (‘Cierva Nunatak’) (543m) This peak lies on the southern coast of Cierva Cove, east of Primavera Base and at the edge of ASPA No. 134. Although it’s north side is rocky, the south face gives a good ski ascent and a broad snowy ridge links the two distinct summits. The South-West Face of Un-named Peak 8. Photo: Phil Wickens DETAILS xxx. 24 SUMMARY Route: Ascent via south-west face and traverse of both summits. F. Full ski descent Date: 23/1/12 Personnel: Roger Upton, Toby Johnson, Lucy Bound, Steve Gould
Return Journey After being picked up by Spirit of Sydney at Pta. Sucia we spent a night in Escondida Cove before heading to Deception Island. A day was spent hiking over the rim of Looking across Deception Island from the rim of the caldera. Photo: Phil Wickens the volcanic caldera to reach the impressive Chinstrap penguin colony at Baily Head. Chinstrap penguin colony at Baily head, with Livingstone Island behind Photo: Phil Wickens in the morning of January 31 st and were able to make a landing to visit the lighthouse. We then continued to the small Chilean town of Puerto Williams, where we spent the following day hiking in the beautiful forests and hills. After another enjoyable sail along the Beagle Channel we arrived back in Ushuaia on February 2 nd , and the team departed for home the following day. 25 On January 28 th , with moderate southerly winds and an excellent forecast for the crossing, we headed into the Drake Passage. Our crossing was comfortable and other than some motorsailing on the 30 th , we sailed all the way. We reached Cape Horn early SAILING PHOTO our return across Drake Passage. Photo:
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Page 3 and 4: Summary The Eagle Club Antarctic Ex
Page 5 and 6: Introduction Our plan was to sail t
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Page 25: Un-named Peak 7 (‘Central Peak’
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Page 31 and 32: Finance EXPENDITURE INCOME Food (Us
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