https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/uk_diaries_2016/   en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:12:56 +0200 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:12:56 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-13/ As usual on the day of final pull-out, a hectic activity in camp began as soon as the message came that... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-13/ Sat, 13 Aug 2016 20:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-12/ A very busy day in camp were all items are packed and stored on their overwintering spots. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-12/ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-11/ The surface is now tidy and all equipment is packed on sledges. The snow blower is being moved to it’s... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-11/ Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-10/ Again a packing day. All equipment is now arranged on sledges or stored in the garages. Only two weatherports... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-10/ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-09/ Yesterday the vapor tent with the PICARRO was packed, today the vapor tower went down. Sverrir assisted... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-09/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-08/ After a morning with low clouds and groundfog the weather cleared around 14:00 and Skier 13 arrived... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-08/ Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-07/ We did not manage to get the planned mission to EGRIP this Sunday and instead we arranged a skidoo ring... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-07/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-06/ We have an old picture from Dye3 1976 where Sigfus and Steff are using the shallow drill for the first... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-06/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-05/ As we expected the next mission on Sunday we moved ‘Saturday Night’ to Friday. We used the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-05/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-04/ The amount of equipment to either ship back or to store on overwintering sledges has built up. In the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-04/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-03/ The first mission is on Sunday August 7th so it is time to groom the skiway. The last mission was July... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-03/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-02/ The day has come where the tower and the winch for the deep drilling operations has to be moved down... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-02/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-01/ The weather and the clouds have been very beautiful the last days. On the picture the snow blocks cut... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-08-01/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-31/ We are slowly preparing camp for close down August 13th. One of the first projects has been to lift... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-31/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-30/ The bamboo forest for snow height measurements gives sore backs. Diana, Mari and Emilie has invented... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-30/ Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-29/ Saturday night is getting closer and strange activities happen. Mari, Emilie and Randi has formed an... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-29/ Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-28/ For once the weather was not perfect (as can be seen on our webcamera broadcasting a picture every 10... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-28/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-27/ While Steff and Trevor are reaming the pilot borehole to a larger diameter the main work force of the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-27/ Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-26/ Today Aslak launched the drone Cumulus One from the camp with warm batteries. The drone ascended to... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-26/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-25/ After lowering the floor with 30 cm we have leveled the floor and placed a shelve system for the ice... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-25/ Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-24/ The most important tool of a glaciologist is a shovel. This statement has been proved again. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-24/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 10:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-23/ We had a wonderful Saturday night with a very good menu made by Nick, Oliver and Emilie. At midnight... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-23/ Sat, 23 Jul 2016 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-22/ Today we have drilled ice cores with enclosed air bubbles. Our first results revel that the close off... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-22/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 19:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-21/ Bill Nye Good Bye https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-21/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 22:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-20/ TAfter three days with the Tällberg group, Juan Enriquez gave a 10 min presentation on how the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-20/ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-19/ Today we reach the great day where Steff and Trevor drilled the first ice core https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-19/ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-18/ We have had wonderful dialogs with the Tällberg group and the Bill Nye group. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-18/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-17/ Today Skier 81 came to EGRIP with 28 people to camp. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-17/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 13:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-16/ Today Josefine made us a very nice brunch after our “Friday-Saturday” yesterday. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-16/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 12:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-15/ As we have the next big exchange period on Sunday we decided to have ‘Saturday Night’ on... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-15/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-14/ Looking to the West of camp you see a small entrance, two small tents and a lot of bamboo pole flags.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-14/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-13/ Yesterday, we measured the distance between the drill floor and the bottom of the inclined trench to... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-13/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-12/ The Dome is opening towards the new front door. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-12/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-11/ One of our tasks is to extend the middle-level floor around the side of the Dome so it continues over... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-11/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-10/ This is the last day digging and placing beams in the logging corridor in the trenches. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-10/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-09/ An absolutely beautiful day with sun and no wind. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-09/ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-08/ Today was is the day of investigating what had happened yesterday. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-08/ Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-07/ In the morning a polar bear approached the EGRIP camp. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-07/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-06/ One of the snow surface measurements made is the specific surface area SSA of snow. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-06/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-05/ It has been an ongoing theme during the EGRIP season: cutting endless amounts of snow blocks with chain... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-05/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-04/ It has been an ongoing project the last week to make a kite to pull a man on a sledge ... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-04/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-03/ After a great Saturday evening we had an late start with an amazing brunch by Josefine https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-03/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 17:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-02/ This Saturday evening a bowling tournament was planned in the drill trench... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-02/ Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-01/ The ice margin on the side of the NEGIS ice stream is very special with... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-07-01/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-30/ We had a rather windy day today with wind bursts up to 20 kn... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-30/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-29/ One of the tasks we have for this period is to make a plywood floor in the drill trench... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-29/ Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-28/ Skier 21 arrived at 10:00 am to a perfect sunny day with a good... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-28/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-27/ A quite special day with a formal Master defense at EGRIP... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-27/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-26/ A really sunny and clear day with temperatures up to -7 °C... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-26/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-25/ Luckily, weather improved today so we could receive the skier... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-25/ Sat, 25 Jun 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-24/ As it was ‘Sunday’ today, we started a bit later than usual. Activities for preparation... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-24/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-23/ Due to Midsummer and expectations of a hectic weekend with several flights, we have moved Saturday night... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-23/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-22/ This coming weekend we expect several flight missions to camp with new people and cargo... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-22/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-21/ At the Swiss drill site, the drill went 21 m deeper today breaking yesterday’s record by a factor... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-21/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-20/ Over the last week, Jakob and Barbara have been fighting various issues at the Swiss test drill site....... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-20/ Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-19/ Today the excavation of the inclined trench terminated at a depth of 7.1 m... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-19/ Sun, 19 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-18/ A few decades ago, communication to and from camp was mostly by radio contact to our office in Kangerlussuaq.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-18/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-17/ The soft snow falling on the surface of the ice sheet undergoes a fascinating transition until it is... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-17/ Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-16/ Every morning the last 5 days a group of three skiers went out to sample surface snow... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-16/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-15/ The good weather continued and allowed for outdoor work. After lunch, a group of four went 12 km to... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-15/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-14/ The camp enjoyed a normal working day for the first time in a while without any air traffic. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-14/ Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-13/ The Twin-Otter passed over camp for the last time with Nettles group this morning, and so the camp population... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-13/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-12/ Following the tradition, camp had a slow start Sunday morning... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-12/ Sun, 12 Jun 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-11/ Fortunately, the wind speed came down during the night, so we now have better outdoor working conditions.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-11/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-10/ It has been snowing most of the day, the wind has picked up, and temperatures have been up to -5 °C.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-10/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 19:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-09/ Today we received a Skier with 8 new people arriving to camp and 4 leaving, bringing the camp population... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-09/ Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-08/ The planned visit by the boss of all Danish researchers, minister for Research and Education Ulla Tørness... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-08/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-07/ The last two flights for this period are scheduled for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-07/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-06/ This morning we woke up to a completely cloud covered sky where the colour of the sky is the same as... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-06/ Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-05/ With the Twin Otter stationed here and with LC-130 flights from Kangerlussuaq, we have coordinated the... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-05/ Sun, 05 Jun 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-04/ Many things were accomplished today, and at the same time we were able to spend a Saturday evening together.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-04/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-03/ With the plane yesterday came drillers and drilling equipment, and for the first time this year, ice... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-03/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-02/ The blizzard from yesterday disappeared during the night. Only the wake of the blizzard was seen around... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-02/ Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-01/ In the morning, we had a mild breeze from the East. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-06-01/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-31/ The forecast of today and especially tomorrow warns about high wind speeds, and again this has stopped... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-31/ Tue, 31 May 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-30/ We have postponed folding the balloons and stowing them, because of strong winds forecasted. Instead,... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-30/ Mon, 30 May 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-29/ Today, weather improved, and we could continue outdoor activities. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-29/ Sun, 29 May 2016 10:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-28/ In was really cold to workout side today, but a few things needed to be done due to increasing snow... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-28/ Sat, 28 May 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-27/ The weather has turned bad. For a couple of days we have had increasing cloud cover and increasing snowfall.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-27/ Fri, 27 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-26/ Today was the big day! We began deflating balloons in the morning, and by 1100... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-26/ Thu, 26 May 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-25/ This morning at 0810, the PARCA team left us on the Twin Otter, and Hans Christian went with them...... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-25/ Wed, 25 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-24/ The PARCA team have been very efficient. Today, they flew to one site to maintain a station and they... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-24/ Tue, 24 May 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-23/ Today the Twin Otter arrived again, but with a different team. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-23/ Mon, 23 May 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-22/ The weather continues to be cooperative, and today was a really good day for blowing back the trenches...... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-22/ Sun, 22 May 2016 09:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-21/ From early morning until Noon, almost all hands were on deck to cut, dig and haul snow... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-21/ Sat, 21 May 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-20/ This morning, Joel made an excellent suggestion: “Why don’t we remove all excess snow from... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-20/ Fri, 20 May 2016 07:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-19/ Excavating trenches is now so much of a routine that it ... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-19/ Thu, 19 May 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-18/ Today the weather was excellent, sunshine and very little wind. It was a good day to work outside. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-18/ Wed, 18 May 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-17/ At the appointed time at 0800 this morning, we had telephone contact with the traverse. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-17/ Tue, 17 May 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-16/ Today was the anxiously awaited – and somewhat feared – day of revelations. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-16/ Mon, 16 May 2016 10:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-15/ Our carpenter, Christian, needs beams to continue his work on the covers of the 6m deep vertical shafts... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-15/ Sun, 15 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-14/ A roster has been made to keep the pressure in the balloons high enough. Each hour, a person has to... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-14/ Sat, 14 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-13/ As nobody had slept very much last night, the whole morning felt like after a lively party. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-13/ Fri, 13 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-12/ Now the big task is done: All balloons are now buried under several meter snow, and the snow surface... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-12/ Thu, 12 May 2016 14:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-11/ I was a bit too hasty yesterday when I claimed we were ready to put the balloons in. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-11/ Wed, 11 May 2016 08:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-10/ The excavation has now reached the floor of the future trenches. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-10/ Tue, 10 May 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-09/ In the excavation of the trenches, we are now in a phase where we have to be precise in our work. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-09/ Mon, 09 May 2016 08:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-08/ We have now begun the largest construction effort this month: The excavation of trenches and subsequent... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-08/ Sun, 08 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-07/ Saturday evening is a special occasion. People try to finish their tasks at 1600 and then... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-07/ Sat, 07 May 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-06/ As power and heating is now available in the weatherports, people can begin to move into them. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-06/ Fri, 06 May 2016 11:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-05/ This day has been beautiful in a double sense. The weather is absolutelysplendid and the weather forecast... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-05/ Thu, 05 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-04/ There is always something to do in camp, not only planned tasks; but also bothersome jobs and surprises.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-04/ Wed, 04 May 2016 09:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-03/ The last plane of the put-in period has come and gone. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-03/ Tue, 03 May 2016 09:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-02/ Weatherwise, the day today was more normal for the season with a light wind and not above -20 °C.... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-02/ Mon, 02 May 2016 10:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-01/ We were a bit anxious this morning as we received a plane with fuel. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-05-01/ Sun, 01 May 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-30/ Although the high winds from yesterday continued into the night, we were not too worried ... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-30/ Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:45:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-29/ Our airport (skiway and apron and all markings) is ready to receive the planned flight tomorrow. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-29/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-28/ The first team of seven field participants arrived at EastGRIP yesterday at noon. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-28/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 08:30:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-27/ The put in team of 8 people departed Kangerlussauq at 09:40 local time. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-27/ Wed, 27 Apr 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-26/ The first team of 7 field participants and 2 field operation managers have been gathered in Kangerlussuaq... https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-26/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:15:00 +0200 https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-22/ The 2016 EastGRIP season has now started. https://eastgrip.nbi.ku.dk/field-diaries-folder/uk-diaries-2016/2016-04-22/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0200