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Homeward
Børge Ousland

It’s almost over—the mountains of Canada are on the horizon—but I still have to haul my sledge over more nasty pack ice. The sledge is lighter now, and so am I: I’ve lost more than 30 pounds (13 kilograms) since I started.

Camera: Nikon T 28
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia
Lens: N/A
Speed and F-Stop: N/A

Weather Conditions: Sunny and clear
Time of Day: Early morning
Lighting Techniques: N/A