We dug a hole in the snow about three feet deep with the adze and put the Primus into it.

There was no wind at the moment, but a gust might come suddenly.

A hot hoosh was soon eaten and we plodded on towards a sharp ridge between two of the peaks already mentioned.

By 11 a.m.we were almost at the crest.

The slope had become precipitous and it was necessary to cut steps as we advanced.