As we entered the pass we realised that the majority of snow had been blown off the route, leaving incredible ice formations that would never cease to amaze. The skis would not work on this terrain and so we adapted to walking with the sledges, progress was generally good.
We followed the course of the Weasel River, past Crater Lake and on towards Windy Lake. This aptly named area lived up to all expectations. In this narrow section of the pass the wind funnels through and the wind speed increases rapidly, it started to pick up grit from the rock walls and we then found ourselves in the middle of a dust storm. The wind was strong enough send us sliding back in the direction we had come and after some hard work and determination we managed to find ourselves a camp site for the night.
With the weather improving the next day we headed on towards Mount Thor, this remarkable mountain has the tallest uninterrupted cliff face in the world and looks like something from the lost world. This area of the route combines steep rock walls and blue ice glaciers hanging from the sides of the valley. Although the speed of travel with the sledges is slow and steady, this journey is truly a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences.
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