tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post6701505442802994700..comments2023-08-05T02:15:06.583-06:00Comments on The South Pole Epic: Jan 21 -- I'M AT THE SOUTH POLE!!!!!!!Dpburtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-17752674781050687182014-02-07T11:50:31.861-07:002014-02-07T11:50:31.861-07:00Herculean effort indeed. Congrats on this epic acc...Herculean effort indeed. Congrats on this epic accomplishment!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162053050944805694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-46783306527275275492014-01-27T09:23:03.493-07:002014-01-27T09:23:03.493-07:00Someday you and Vesa have to come and visit us in ...Someday you and Vesa have to come and visit us in Utah. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-15433248395672439512014-01-27T09:21:51.499-07:002014-01-27T09:21:51.499-07:00Vesa was awesome. He was and is a true friend when...Vesa was awesome. He was and is a true friend when I really needed one. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-42503789596258641662014-01-27T09:19:29.880-07:002014-01-27T09:19:29.880-07:00Hopefully all the snow isn't gone by the time ...Hopefully all the snow isn't gone by the time I get home. The expedition was hard, so muc so that most of the time it wasn't "fun" but there were times that it was a LOT of fun. Biking without several weeks worth of gear and food on sleds will be great. The times I forgot my shovel and had to go back and get it were fun, so much so that I'm actually glad I forgot the shovel. Also a lot of the sastrugi was fun. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-56731597024982533642014-01-27T09:14:18.021-07:002014-01-27T09:14:18.021-07:00If it inspires people to get out and exercise then...If it inspires people to get out and exercise then it was all worth it!Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-89885036727255605282014-01-27T09:13:11.292-07:002014-01-27T09:13:11.292-07:00Thanks Charlie! I have to make a trip up to Bear R...Thanks Charlie! I have to make a trip up to Bear River Outfitters and personally thank you. The tent was awesome. It was so cold at the pole that a hot drink would freeze before you could drink it, but inside my tent I was nice and warm. In fact Vesa, who was at the pole the same time I was and had the same tent had a thermometer, and back at base camp living on a glacier he said it was over 80° in the tent. The tent, mittens, pad and everything I got from you were awesome. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-73201805476700971072014-01-27T09:08:06.221-07:002014-01-27T09:08:06.221-07:00Or maybe all three. Or maybe all three. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-79052294879910318852014-01-27T09:07:00.806-07:002014-01-27T09:07:00.806-07:00After the first week or so of not getting the mile...After the first week or so of not getting the miles I needed I was pretty sure I wouldn't make it, but was determined to go as far as I could. There were some very simple things, like where to put the draw string of my hood that made a huge difference in how far I went each day. After I started getting 15 miles or more a day I then was sure I would make it. However the last week when I slowed back down I was seriously worried I might end up just a few mile short and not make it. Nobody will ever now the overwhelming joy I felt when I first saw the South Pole station. Ok, maybe Vesa, and others that have done expeditions to the South Pole might understand. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-30966634546226066252014-01-27T08:59:19.426-07:002014-01-27T08:59:19.426-07:00That is a great question. It is so cool to do some...That is a great question. It is so cool to do something that nobody has ever done before. One one person can be the first,and it is a great honor to be that person. I think it was worth doing it as the first person, but now that it has been done I don't think it would be worth it to me to do it again. Although I know so much that could be done differently and better. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-601302686713152982014-01-27T08:55:25.942-07:002014-01-27T08:55:25.942-07:00THANKS! Us old me ca still do amazing things. THANKS! Us old me ca still do amazing things. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-18381339291087153002014-01-27T08:54:04.009-07:002014-01-27T08:54:04.009-07:00Sorry about taking so long to get pictures up. Bat...Sorry about taking so long to get pictures up. Batteries don't work so well at -40°, and it uses up a lot of sat phone minutes to upload pictures. Dpburtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04244073357994457266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-34694294904755612852014-01-24T04:59:30.648-07:002014-01-24T04:59:30.648-07:00Congratulations Sir, enjoy now, you deserve it :)Congratulations Sir, enjoy now, you deserve it :)MikiDoranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-17938397059869903962014-01-23T15:32:59.154-07:002014-01-23T15:32:59.154-07:00Congratulations Dan, great achievement, when you g...Congratulations Dan, great achievement, when you got within 20 miles, was sure you'd make it, even though the food was down to the wire. Got to have photo's beside the pole posted.<br />David Murphynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-56860052983274561582014-01-23T06:09:37.569-07:002014-01-23T06:09:37.569-07:00Way to go Dan!!! Absolutely thrilled at your acco...Way to go Dan!!! Absolutely thrilled at your accomplishement. I've been quietly reading but cheering loudly every day for you to get to the south pole on your Fat Bike. Two of my favorite forms of HPV got to the South Pole.<br /><br />I hope you'll continue with post stories of your journey. Would love to hear about the equipment you used and pros and cons, after the race thoughts, more of whatever demons you stared down.<br /><br />Not too shabby for the "last kid picked" but "the first kid to the pole!!"<br /><br />Ride Long and ProsperSlo Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727494438183513283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-70952015594960222232014-01-22T23:36:31.922-07:002014-01-22T23:36:31.922-07:00Nice Dan! I feel privileged to know you.Nice Dan! I feel privileged to know you.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044319600967219078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-53433950301241493402014-01-22T23:00:02.726-07:002014-01-22T23:00:02.726-07:00Great job on seeing your dream on through to fruit...Great job on seeing your dream on through to fruition. We're proud of you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382803276389243751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-45139534824208399682014-01-22T21:41:13.055-07:002014-01-22T21:41:13.055-07:00Wow.. Over the top. Impressive... Ok could go on...Wow.. Over the top. Impressive... Ok could go on an on.. You are an inspiration... Good Job!<br /><br />AllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-48187141931428042832014-01-22T21:04:25.245-07:002014-01-22T21:04:25.245-07:00Outstanding, Dan! You're definitely a pro in m...Outstanding, Dan! You're definitely a pro in my eyes.GThomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623668411477301231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-14794972148660329142014-01-22T18:09:03.167-07:002014-01-22T18:09:03.167-07:00congrats! snow biking will never be the same! Nanc...congrats! snow biking will never be the same! Nance inPark City, UtahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-55360742363697350572014-01-22T12:44:18.886-07:002014-01-22T12:44:18.886-07:00INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely letting everyone...INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely letting everyone I know know!!!!!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303973143722785457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-45783974878172745222014-01-22T12:19:59.023-07:002014-01-22T12:19:59.023-07:00I have loved and been inspired by your great adven...I have loved and been inspired by your great adventure! Thank you and congratulations!Myke Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515375816353987662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-59580539951486583042014-01-22T10:51:54.694-07:002014-01-22T10:51:54.694-07:00You are an inspiration and example of passion, ded...You are an inspiration and example of passion, dedication, commitment, persistence, and never giving up. Congratulations Dan!<br />Rick NelsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654511772380018339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-47324327701215446472014-01-22T09:36:47.635-07:002014-01-22T09:36:47.635-07:00Congrats Dan! So happy for you and your fantastic ...Congrats Dan! So happy for you and your fantastic accomplishment.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196762712919923563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-69210585349916845142014-01-22T08:06:01.038-07:002014-01-22T08:06:01.038-07:00congratulations!congratulations!Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414758502410325296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532710499213983161.post-83531246205598247492014-01-22T08:03:46.649-07:002014-01-22T08:03:46.649-07:00Congratulations Dan! - Looking forward to the phot...Congratulations Dan! - Looking forward to the photos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com