Meanwhile John Huston and Tyler Fish, unencumbered by expensive scientific equipment, are having a great time after having passed the halfway point of their journey. Sure, they are dodging massive leads (break in the ice shelves) and bouncing over "rubbery" thin ice, but they are making good time and have even boosted their calorie intake from 6,700 a day to 7,500 in anticipation of the final push to the Pole. That means extra truffles, cheese, and milk powder all around! (forwardexpeditions.com).

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