In the 2007/2008 Antarctic season I spent 8 weeks in Antarctica working for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions (ALE).
I spent most of this time working at Mt Vinson where I maintained the Base Camp facilities and made 3 ascents of the mountain, 2 with clients and one on skis with fellow ALE guides.
I also led a 'last degree' ski expedition to the South Pole from 30th Dec 2007 to 12th Jan 2008
| 30 Dec | DH arrives at Patriot Hills from VBC / clients arrive at Patriot Hills from Punta Arenas | |
| 31 Dec | DH prepares equipment | |
| 1 Jan | DH prepares food | |
| 2 Jan | afternoon flight to drop off point at 89.02.038S 94.27.811 W | |
| 3 Jan | 7 hrs travel, 6.17 n miles covered to 89.08.197S 94.45.325 W | |
| 4 Jan | 8 hrs travel, 8.41 n miles covered to 89.16.595S 95.21.742W | |
| 5 Jan | 8.5 hrs travel, 9.0 n miles covered to 89.25.591S 95.34.396W | |
| 6 Jan | 9 hrs travel, 9.63 n miles covered to 89.35.218S 95.41.000W | |
| 7 Jan | 8 hrs travel, 8.47 n miles covered to 89.52.797S 98.03.765W | |
| 8 Jan | 9 hrs travel, 9.12 n miles covered to 89.348.529 85.31.390W | |
| 9 Jan | 10 hrs travel, 7.2 n miles covered to 90° S | |
| 10 Jan | at South Pole Station | |
| 11 Jan | at South Pole Station | |
| 12 Jan | fly back to Patriot Hills |
This was the third time that I had led a 'last degree' ski expedition.
David Hamilton