Position: Lat 89.606 South Long 90.32 West

Miles covered: 12

Total miles covered: 600

Miles to the South Pole: 24

Air temperature: - 24 C

Conditions: Good and remaining constant

12 miles were covered on Friday, bringing the team within 24 miles of the South Pole. Their general situation is good and excitement is mounting, however they are remaining focused on the work at hand and the miles still to be completed.

As anticipated the ice continues to be flat and the wind is at 6 knots.

Arrival is now scheduled, weather and injury permitting, for sometime on Monday.

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