Antarctica Ahoy!
Around Scott Base
Expedition Begins
Exploration Area
Exploration Routes
Plateau Loop map
Polar Plateau
Icy Panorama
East Quartzite Range
West Quartzite Range
Upper Glacier
Glacier Route
Middle Glacier
Lower Glacier
Final Stretch
Destination
Conclusion
Diary: Introduction
Diary: Preparation
Diary: Polar Plateau
Diary: Quartzite Xmas
Diary: Into the Glacier
Diary: Home Run
Appendix: Polar Life
Appendix: Logistics
Appendix: Mapping
Thanks
Tararua Antarctic Expedition, 1962-63
East Quartzite Range
The Quartzite Ranges are two rows of nunataks, projecting from the polar plateau ice.
Here is the West Quartzite Range, viewed northwest from Mt. Hayton.
Mt. Hayton lies in the East Quartzite Range.
Prominent at left is Gothic Peak.
To the right is cloud-wreathed Cornerstone, a day's march away.
Left: From Mt. Hayton, northeast towards the Millen Range.
Center: Mt. Hayton summit, with the West Quartzite Range beyond.
Right: North slope of Mt. Hayton. 18 December. Camp IV.
On Cornerstone Peak,
northern limit of Gerald's team's journey.
Left: Gerald climbs.
Right: Frank surveys.
Geologist Evan found ancient water-worn quartz pebbles.
Gerald found a black lichen with 3-mm-long leaves.