Wild carries a regular wardrobe in this position, and it is amusing to see him searching round the back of his clothes for a pair of socks.

Getting away in the mornings is our bitterest time.

The putting on of the finneskoe is a nightmare, for they are always frozen stiff, and we have a great struggle to force our feet into them.

The icy sennegrass round one's fingers is another punishment that causes much pain.

We are miserable until we are actually on the move, then warmth returns with the work.