The team and I are currently based at the Frobisher Hotel in Iqaluit awaiting confirmation from First Air that our replacement flight will take us to Resolute Bay on Wednesday 31st March at 14.30.
The weather today in Iqaluit was -29C and the reality of the cold conditions was evident when a mild case of frost nip was quickly dealt with whilst the team practised putting up tents.
Information from Trudy at the Canadian Ice Service has positive news about the conditions in Resolute tomorrow, although it will still be very windy. We'll know more about the flights tomorrow at 14.00 - when we're at the airport ready with kit to fly in the hope we'll be able to head North. We'll have to transport all of the 11 sledges, bags and skis back to the airport, making sure they're all within the weight allowances per item - in total about a tonne.
Most of the teams heading North this year have had similar problems getting to the start, however we remain optimistic to be in Resolute tomorrow, and on the ice shortly after.
Richard Bull and Team
Magnetic North Pole Unsupported 2010
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