Monday, November 24, 2025 - 4:07 pm PT

Tim and I spent an easy day getting packed and fine tuning gear for Antarctica.  This is something of an “extra” day, but it sure wouldn’t have been if either of us had missed a flight or lost a bag on the way to Punta Arenas. We walked the downtown streets, checking out the climbing stores.  We walked in the wind along the shores of Magellan’s Straight.  Ultimately we walked over to our outfitter’s office for a briefing on the flight and operations in Antarctica.  It was good to connect with a few old friends while enjoying a cocktail and a PowerPoint.  Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions -ALE has quite the program down here and we’re excited to see the bases deep within the Antarctic interior.  Tomorrow is one more “slack” day of fiddling with gear and taking it easy. 

Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn