12 years, 36,000 miles, 4 continents, 25 countries, crossing a frozen sea, 6 deserts, 7 mountain ranges
26th May 2006
Karl and Dimitri have at last made it back to Alaska after experiencing some problems trying recover their equipment from Lavrentiya to Anadyr. There is also some equipment which was left behind in Wales that needs moving back to Fairbanks. Karl will then have to carry out a thorough kit check to assess [...]
17th May 2006
Karl and Dimitri are still Anadyr attempting to have their equipment, which is still in Lavrentiya, flown down to join them. It’s just a question of paperwork at the moment and the fact that there aren’t many flights between the two towns. Once they have all the equipment they will then be free [...]
5th May 2006
Karl and Dimitris’ appeal hearing was heard at the court in Anadyr on 5th April May. It was decided at that time that the initial deportation order should be overturned. K & D will now be allowed to walk through Russia. It is believed that once they have retrieved the equipment held by [...]
1st May 2006
Well, at last K&D have managed to make it down to Anadyr. Last Friday they got just 10 minutes’ notice and quickly found themselves saying goodbye to Lavrentiya. I received a short e-mail from Karl stating they were busy sorting out accommodation and speaking to the media. He is somewhat concerned at leaving [...]