Archive - Field Diaries 2015 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/uk_diaries_2016/uk_diaries_2015/ en Sat, 02 May 2026 22:32:02 +0200 Sat, 02 May 2026 22:32:02 +0200 We are out – EGRIP camp is closed for the winter https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-09/ The pull out flight to EGRIP was a success... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-09/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +0200 Plane coming tomorrow https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-08/ This afternoon we got confirmation that a plane will head for EGRIP tomorrow morning... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-08/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:15:00 +0200 Plane Monday cancelled too – the art of hurrying up and waiting https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-07/ What can you do? Except for waiting?... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-07/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0200 Plane Sunday cancelled – just as we finished packing down in camp https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-06/ All day was spent on packing down camp... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-06/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0200 We are preparing to be flown out on Sunday https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-05/ This afternoon, all items on the snow have been stowed either on sleds or in garages. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-05/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0200 We are on schedule in packing down EGRIP camp https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-04/ Step by step, we complete the tasks of closing camp... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-04/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:00:00 +0200 The heaps of cargo on the snow disappear https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-03/ After we arrived at EGRIP, we began to unpack our sleds... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-03/ Wed, 03 Jun 2015 09:00:00 +0200 The second LC-130 flight to EGRIP https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-02-1/ Today we had the second LC-130 flight to EGRIP... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-02-1/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:45:00 +0200 A busy day – the first LC-130 flight to EGRIP https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-01/ Today we had the first LC-130 flight to EGRIP... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-06-01/ Mon, 01 Jun 2015 08:30:00 +0200 It is Sunday; but we have a flight tomorrow https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-31/ Although it is Sunday, here is no rest for the wicked... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-31/ Sun, 31 May 2015 10:15:00 +0200 First Saturday evening at EGRIP https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-30/ We completed the mechanics garage, and... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-30/ Sat, 30 May 2015 10:00:00 +0200 Slowly getting into camp routine again https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-29/ We have to get used to a dome that doesn’t move, but it is a good feeling... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-29/ Fri, 29 May 2015 09:45:00 +0200 Camp layout and skiway taking shape – and we had visitors https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-28/ Survey of camp area is now complete... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-28/ Thu, 28 May 2015 10:45:00 +0200 Second day at EGRIP! https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-27/ For the first day in 10 days, the dome didn’t move. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-27/ Wed, 27 May 2015 09:15:00 +0200 We have arrived at EGRIP! https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-26/ This has been a good day... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-26/ Tue, 26 May 2015 10:30:00 +0200 We are out of the difficult snow zone https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-25/ Yesterday evening we made plans... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-25/ Mon, 25 May 2015 11:45:00 +0200 We are in a difficult snow zone https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-24/ Although we hoped for the better, the snow becomes softer and softer... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-24/ Sun, 24 May 2015 11:15:00 +0200 Doing traverses never becomes routine https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-23/ Already last night we got a warning that the chosen spot for camp had some very soft and troublesome... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-23/ Sat, 23 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200 When are we going down again? https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-22/ Doing a traverse across an ice sheet is a challenge https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-22/ Fri, 22 May 2015 10:30:00 +0200 EGRIP traverse on the central ridge of the Greenland ice sheet https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-21/ Although the traverse was late to get under way, we made good time https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-21/ Thu, 21 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200 EGRIP traverse going uphill https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-20/ Today we made good time, and drove 65 km in fine snow conditions... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-20/ Wed, 20 May 2015 10:45:00 +0200 EGRIP traverse on the move https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-19/ We began late today (breakfast at 8) due to late arrival last night... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-19/ Tue, 19 May 2015 08:45:00 +0200 Good-bye NEEM. Welcome EGRIP traverse https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-18/ Finally, we are on our way... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-18/ Mon, 18 May 2015 10:15:00 +0200 Ready for departure https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-17/ Today, we finished packing everything and arranged all our sleds on the former NEEM apron... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-17/ Sun, 17 May 2015 12:45:00 +0200 Continue stowing on sleds https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-16/ As the NEEM camp was vacated, we placed our cargo in a cargo line next to our sleds... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-16/ Sat, 16 May 2015 12:45:00 +0200 Stowing garages and equipment on sleds https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-15/ While the entire camp is centered around the main dome on the former apron, we spent the day preparing... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-15/ Fri, 15 May 2015 11:45:00 +0200 Main dome took the first slide towards a new home. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-14/ Today was a momentous day, a day anticipated with a slight nervousness https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-14/ Thu, 14 May 2015 09:30:00 +0200 Main dome liberation day https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-13/ So far, we have believed that the garages were the most difficult structures to prepare for the traverse...... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-13/ Wed, 13 May 2015 08:45:00 +0200 Packing, packing and moving snow. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-12/ From the morning it was all hands on deck... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-12/ Tue, 12 May 2015 10:00:00 +0200 Last day of science – tomorrow we concentrate on packing https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-11/ Logging of the deep NEEM hole was terminated last night at 4... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-11/ Mon, 11 May 2015 10:15:00 +0200 Some anxious moments – with a good outcome https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-10/ Tests of the repaired logger winch yesterday showed that it was o.k https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-10/ Sun, 10 May 2015 11:00:00 +0200 Some technical problems https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-09/ Even on Saturdays you can have problems. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-09/ Sat, 09 May 2015 10:45:00 +0200 Also today science and packing down https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-08/ As yesterday, people in camp were doing two lines of work https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-08/ Fri, 08 May 2015 08:45:00 +0200 Science and packing down https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-07/ The recovery of garages, sleds, fuel tanks and the contents of the balloon trench from the grip of three... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-07/ Thu, 07 May 2015 11:45:00 +0200 Final plane to NEEM camp today https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-06/ An Air Greenland Twin Otter came to NEEM today to pick up Dean and Orlando from GLISN project and Georg... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-06/ Wed, 06 May 2015 08:30:00 +0200 The stubborn snow lost, all sleds free https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-05/ With a Pistenbully mechanic in camp, the assembly of the new Pistenbully is completed. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-05/ Tue, 05 May 2015 14:15:00 +0200 Last Hercules flight to NEEM https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-04/ The 109th landed at NEEM at noon bringing in our new 7.5 ton Pistenbully https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-04/ Mon, 04 May 2015 07:45:00 +0200 Hack, saw, whack and dig https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-03/ Today’s headline covers the working life of most in camp today. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-03/ Sun, 03 May 2015 15:45:00 +0200 First Saturday night and a birthday https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-02/ This is the first day in camp for more than half of the people here... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-02/ Sat, 02 May 2015 15:30:00 +0200 The first direct diary from NEEM 2015 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-01/ While five people arrived at NEEM on Monday... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-05-01/ Fri, 01 May 2015 10:45:00 +0200 Good news from all sites https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-30/ All our teams are doing well... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-30/ Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:45:00 +0200 A very successful day with the put-in of the Renland radar team https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-29/ We have had activities at six sites today https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-29/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:00:00 +0200 Activities in more locations https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-28/ The team is divided in three groups – at NEEM, Mestersvig and Kangerlussuaq. https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-28/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 13:45:00 +0200 Successful flights https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-27/ After some very intense days sorting cargo and food and building pallets for NEEM/EGRIP and RECAP the... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-27/ Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:45:00 +0200 Kangerlussuaq office is up and running https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-23/ The field office opened on Monday, and since then, focus has been on getting the operational essentials... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-23/ Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:45:00 +0200 Beginning of the field season 2015 https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-20/ The field office at Kangerlussuaq opens by end of April 2015. This season you can follow two exciting... https://neem.dk/field_diaries_folder/dk_diaries_2015/2015-04-20/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:45:00 +0200