We finally got around to executing a practice trip in alpine flatland conditions. The week before easter we travelled to my home town of Kirkenes where my father drove us to Suossjohka. There the road over the mountain was closed due to the harsh weather. The only way over was by convoy, led by a large plow truck. We hitched a ride with the plow truck and got out close to the highest point of the road. From there we skied due south for 3 days before turning east for another 3. Nature blessed us with a plethora of conditions ranging from -30 centigrades during the night, bright sunny days and 17 m/s winds in the afternoons. We learnt a lot about ourselves and our equipment. We also settled into a routine that we believe will work for us on our expedition. My father picked us up in Masjok and drove us to back to my moms where we could have a well deserved beer in the sauna. We also have recorded some video that we will share with you when we get around to editing it.
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August 18th, 2009
Kjempeflott! Koselig å ha dere her, og flott at dere valgte Ifjordfjellet!!Synes dere er tøffe. Skulle gjerne vært med/gjort noe liknende, men måtte vel vært noen år yngre…
Klem fra mamma