Bastion

Bastion

The north face of Bastion. Our main objective via the obvious chimney system, right of the blank wall....

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Burial site

Burial site

This small hollow enclosure of rocks (near right) is an Inuit burial cairn. Inside are the skeletal remains.

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Burial site

Burial site

It is just possible to see the skull bones in this photo.

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Trekking out

Trekking out

We trekked out over the Cumberland Peninsula at the end of our trip. The pack ice had not melted...

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Deep damp snow in late May and 50kg sacs

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We buried some kit

We buried some kit

It proved physically impossible to carry out all of the kit left after our stay. We dug a big hole and...

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Plenty of extra food

Plenty of extra food

We did have plenty of extra food to keep us going. Home-made rice pudding came close to the top of our...

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Base Camp

Base Camp

Nine good days out of four and half weeks tested our patience just a little.

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The sun did struggle through from time to time, allowing for warmth and relaxation.

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The Team

The Team

Roger O'Donavon on left myself next. Sam and Terry on the right.

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Local view

Local view

Plenty of scope for future exploration.

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Bastion Summit

Bastion Summit

Near the summit of Bastion

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Base Camp

Base Camp

The view from Base Camp. Bastion is left of centre

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Hunting Seal

Hunting Seal

My good friend Sammy Crymble (an Irish-man) offering advice to our Inuit guides on getting to grips with Seal.

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Hunting Seal

Hunting Seal

The white shield has a slit for a high powered rifle. The marksman crawls slowly towards the target camouflaged behind the shield.

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Komatik Sled

Komatik Sled

Fortunately the amount of snow and pack ice did allow for quick if cold travel on a...

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118

Rules and regs

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