We decided yesterday that today we would sleep in, rest up during the morning, then ski a half-day in the afternoon. Certainly we need the extra sleeping time, and we need to charge our own batteries both physically and mentally. In front of us there still remain ten grueling days of trekking.

Unexpectedly, the planned half day's rest turned into a full rest day. Henkku, our Expedition leader, had a mishap while boiling water in his tent. He scalded himself, but the burn is not serious. Just in case, we administered first aid according to instructions from the Expedition's Support Team Doctor, speaking live from Finland on the satellite phone.

Henrik's injuries are minor but, once again, we decided to play on the safe side and give the skin an extra half day's healing time. We shall continue as normal tomorrow, with a full days skiing.

Now begins the countdown:
Skiing days remaining: 10
Distance remaining to the Geographic North Pole: 288 km

All is well with the Expedition.