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Hello there, dear blog! It’s been quiet from us for a few days. We’re still in Antarctica and have now been out on the journey for two months! Time really flies when you’re having fun. But there’s one thing that hasn’t been flying very well lately — our kite. We’ve been averaging only 1–3 m/s of wind each day, and honestly that’s been the case ever since we started. That means progress is painfully slow, and it also takes a lot more effort to generate any speed at all. You re

Today we woke up to the worst weather we can get — complete calm and total whiteout. A total nightmare. We fully expected to be weather-bound all day, but kept our eyes and ears open for any sign of wind. After a long midday nap, the tent fabric finally started to flutter a little around 5 p.m. We packed up and got moving, but outside it was still a full-on milk glass. We tried to rig two ski sails so we could travel close together and not lose sight of each other in the fog,

Today started with a very happy surprise — there was actually quite a bit of wind! Up here on the polar plateau it’s often completely calm, and the forecast had also suggested little to no wind for the coming days. But thanks to our Nepalese prayer flags in the tent, the weather gods must have heard us. So we kited away — not at crazy speed, but at a nice, steady pace. A good part of the day was spent changing kite sizes as the wind slowly died down and we had to go up a size

After two unbelievably wonderful days at the South Pole — with insanely good food, lots of amazing people, and the world’s best camp manager, Maggie Flatland — we have, with heavy hearts, left the heated tent at the Pole and moved back into our beloved Helsport tent… this time without a stove. We’ve now started our journey north again, back toward Union Glacier. Over the last few days we repacked everything, going from one big sled each to two sleds stitched together side-by-

In many ways, I still can’t quite believe it. But today we arrived at the southernmost point on Earth. It feels completely surreal. When I first saw people far out on the horizon, it almost didn’t feel real. Time has passed incredibly fast, yet also so slowly. We have been out here for a long time — and at the same time, just a moment. We skied 28 kilometers on our final day. A long stage that took us 10 hours. When we arrived at camp, we were welcomed by a bunch of wonderful

Today is the last “normal” day — where we wake up, ski, pitch the tent, and go to sleep again. I can hardly believe it. There are 55 kilometers left to the South Pole. We started the day in a whiteout — the milk-glass feeling had clearly made its return. But I think it was just the weather gods making sure the final days wouldn’t be too easy. It was fine though; we had overcast conditions for the first seven hours of the day before the sun finally broke through into blue skie

Today the weather was absolutely fantastic!! Blue skies and a lovely sun warming our faces ☀️ We kept moving at our steady pace, putting in long days — you can feel it in the body, but we’re only two days away from the South Pole now!! That’s incredibly exciting!! On top of that, we also passed 1,200 kilometers traveled today. That’s a damn long way — but our bodies feel really good, and we’re ready for the final days into the Pole 🇦🇶

We started the day with grim weather forecasts of whiteout and poor visibility, even the possibility of snow. BUT the weather gods were on our side, and we were blessed with a small patch of blue sky right above our heads for almost the entire day. It felt amazing to be able to see! It’s such an underrated thing that you completely forget about in everyday life. We’re now a quarter of the way into 89 degrees, and there are actually only double-digit kilometers left — which fe

Today we’ve been living life inside a ping-pong ball, at the bottom of a glass of milk, wandering around in a soup of white. The plateau is probably very beautiful here, but we haven’t seen a glimpse of it. THANKFULLY! It’s completely flat up here, so we can just charge ahead blindly and get neck cramps from staring straight down at the compass. We’re still enjoying the trip way too much, doing long days, and we’ve now reached 89 degrees! That’s a big deal!! Or rather — we st

New day, new opportunities! We jumped on our skis and set off with a plan to ski for 10 hours. We’ve extended our days in a way that tricks us a bit — we now do 8 sessions of 75 minutes each. The weather was a bit of everything today: whiteout, sunshine, good visibility, poor visibility, wind from the east and then from the north. But we’re up on the polar plateau now, so it’s flat — and that means we don’t really need to see where we’re going. As long as we follow the compas

We started the year 2026 with high spirits and strong winds — the perfect combination! The wind made it very cold to go to the bathroom, and as a result, “tent reluctance” hit us hard. That’s a term we’ve invented for when it’s so warm and cozy inside the sleeping bag and absolutely not outside. But still, we got up and trudged on! It turned into a great day with a few clouds and lots of blue sky. A fantastic start to 2026, if I may say so myself 🙌☀️

Today, the last day of the year, began with the usual routines: waking up, lighting the stove, making coffee, drinking water, eating breakfast. Out here, everyday life is just as routine-based — if not more so — than it is at home. At the same time, on this final day of the year, I find myself reflecting on how incredibly special it is to be allowed to be here in this icy wilderness. It’s anything but ordinary. The year 2025 has been the coldest year of my life so far. I’ve s

Today we completed our last day of sastrugi and made it all the way to 88 degrees South!! A big moment — now there are just 222 kilometers left. We’re looking forward to some cold days on the plateau, because there will probably be plenty of those! Happy Little New Year’s Eve 🥳

Today has been a big day! So many milestones at once. First of all, we’ve officially passed 1,000 kilometers!!! That’s absolutely insane — it’s hard to believe we’ve walked that far, but here we are 🥳 Secondly, we climbed up to 2,500 meters above sea level! That means we’re higher than Galdhøpiggen (Norway’s highest mountain, for those who didn’t know). We’re incredibly pleased with our own effort and now have our course set straight for the South Pole — not long to go now �

Today started as a brilliant day! Nice weather and a bit of wind. We sped across the landscape, and everything pointed toward a great distance day — until the GPS decided to act up. It suddenly started showing the wrong direction, actually straight into a crevasse area we definitely should not be heading toward. BUT since we navigate by compass, we knew it wasn’t right. Still, we chose to pitch the tent to double- and triple-check everything. Navigation can be tricky when the

Today it’s my birthday 🎉 🥳🎁🎈🎂 This is my third birthday at 87 degrees South! I must really like it here! The day started with Emma waking me up with a birthday song, coffee, cake with candles and flags, balloons, and a very sweet letter ❤️ With a start like that, this simply had to become the best birthday ever! The sun is shining from a cloudless sky, and Antarctica is inviting us to dance in the sastrugi. I’m not much of a dancer, but when Antarctica asks, you just hav

Today has been an absolutely brilliant day!! We crossed 87 degrees and managed a full 27 km!! We never would have believed that. But as Mom says, she goes slowly on the flat because it’s uninspiring, and fast in the sastrugi because it’s fun. It may not be logical, but that’s how it is. We’re sleeping right in the middle of a slope, so we’ll see if we haven’t rolled out of the tent by morning. Tomorrow is also Mom’s birthday — that will be special! ❤️❤️ Happy Friday!

And just like that, Christmas is over and everyday life is back in full force. The Christmas break is short here in Antarctica. We had brilliant conditions — sunshine and blue skies. We moved at a great pace today; I think yesterday’s gingerbread cookies helped! We climbed a lot today and also went through some sastrugi. We’re approaching 87 degrees, feared and notorious for its sastrugi ❄️ To our American and English friends: MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄🎁

Today it’s actually Christmas Eve!!! What an amazing way to celebrate Christmas — being down here in the Antarctic ice desert. We woke up and the Christmas hustle somehow reached our tent too: the kettle tipped over and spilled coffee everywhere. But Christmas peace settled in once we got going for the day. It’s wonderful skiing here at 86 degrees. Good cold temperatures and wind made the snow easy to move on, and we cruised across the plains. We had decided in advance to do

Woooohooo, we’re on Day 40 — wow, time really flies when you’re having fun! Today we’ve had a brilliant day with great conditions and amazing weather. These are the days when Antarctica truly shows itself from its very best side. I do feel a bit sad about being away from family and friends now that Christmas is tomorrow, but at the same time this will be a Christmas we’ll never forget. Merry Christmas to everyone back home ❤️❤️❤️