Monthly Archives: February 2012

Diary Ends. Bowers ceased writing in his diary some time ago, Wilson and Oates more recently, only Scott now keeps going. Their feet are cold which means that their hands are getting cold as well. Fiennes states that. ‘writing a diary demands fingers … Continue reading →

Footgear. Scott remarks that it is taking a long time to put their footgear on, Smith believes it is now taking over an hour just to complete this task. Their feet are cold and Oates is hiding his worsening condition. The mention … Continue reading →

Misgivings. As Scott, Wilson, Oates and Bowers struggle north Cherry-Garrard and Dimitri are having their own difficulties heading south, both parties see One Ton Depot as key to success. In Cherry-Garrard books he writes of setting off, ‘I confess I had my … Continue reading →

Better Instructions. There was not the planned depots of dog food on the barrier and so any help offered to the returning polar party needed to be planned with these, and other, limitations in mind. In the 25th February Cherry-Garrard … Continue reading →

People & Relationships. Huntford described yesterdays criticism of Bowers by Scott as an indication that little strains were starting to show. Bowers was hurt by this criticism of his ability on the ski and Huntford feels it was too late for this level of … Continue reading →

Beautiful day – Too beautiful. As Scott and the men continue their struggle the supply of fuel is lower than expected. This is of grave concern and at some moments forces the men to eat cold food and not to drink … Continue reading →

Survival. Teddy Evans and Bill Lashly had said goodbye to Tom Crean as he set off to make his remarkable walk to Hutpoint and then to Cape Evans. Evans and Lashly remained in the tent as the days passed and Lashly would look out for … Continue reading →

Heavy Toiling All Day. As they left Shambles Camp (the large depot of horsemeat) Huntford reports that Scott criticised Bowers for his poor skiing ability. Perhaps an indication of deeper anxiety rather than a critical analysis of technique. Huntford believes they were all poor skiers … Continue reading →

On track but not as planned. At the bottom of the Beardmore Scott is on track. Rations, time and distance to cover are all within the boundaries of the original plan. Fiennes believes that the plan and the men are in a … Continue reading →