Two yellow tents at Quintino Sella.

There were nine members of the ICE2001 team at the base camp on the Quintino Sella Glacier when the sun came up this morning. Three of them set out during the day up the Quintion Sella Glacier in the direction of the next camp at King Col. Strong as they are, they move slowly, carrying packs and each pulling a small sled or polk, which enables them to transport a great deal. They are not moving any of the heavy scientific equipment. That job will be done later by helicopter. But there is still much to move, not the least being shelter and food as they must be entirely self sufficient once they leave any camp.

The ICE2001 team is not alone on the Quintino Sella Glacier. The base camp area is the starting point for most of the climbing parties for the ascent of 5959 metre Mount Logan or for many of the spectacular routes around the Mount Logan massif. Even now, three groups are on the QS Glacier.

So, alongside expeditions that are here solely for the mountain adventure, the ICE2001 team continues to move its personnel and equipment into place for its great scientific adventure, unlocking Logan's secrets about our climate.