3 June 2008
Karl returned to Russia on 16th April 2008 and by the end of April, using various means, he had made his way to the Dvoynoye mining camp and the start of the new walking phase. Delays in obtaining a visa meant a late start this year and although the snow and conditions were good at first the snow quickly began to melt and by the time he got to Bilibno on 18th May, Karl was dragging the sled over dirt. Consequently, there was no chance of getting it to Cherskiy. There was also the 90 day visa condition to consider and so he had to make the return journey to Anadyr and then the US, arriving in Nome on 26th May. The main aim now is to find some way of extending the amount of time Karl is allowed to spend in Russia, before Karl's proposed return next winter. Read more entries on Karl's blog.

June 3 - I am currently in Fairbanks Alaska taking stock of the situation, getting reconnected with every one and events over the last month or so on this side of the expedition. After regrettable delays with the Russian visa yet again this winter, some had questioned whether it was worth the expense of a return to Russia for the short window of opportunity this spring. I say absolutely! Any given opportunity should be taken. Progress is progress and is the priority.   Continue »

View Karl's Bering Strait crossing as documented
by BBC's Inside Out

A few words from Karl
June 9, 2006