Crew 216 EVA Report 02-Dec-2019
EVA # 10
Author: Whittle
Purpose of EVA: Climb to summit of North Ridge to determine accessible route and identify site for potential repeater site.
Start time: 0830
End time: 1000
Narrative: Crew left Hab on foot. Arrived at North Ridge. Climbed high point on North Ridge at grid 12 S 0518464 4251538. The route taken was via the South West ridge. Time of day was ideal as ground was frozen (and only slightly thawed on decent). Would potentially be hazardous later in the day. Excellent rebroadcast location on top of the ridge. Marked on GPS, along with track of route up (available on request). Fogging was an issue on climb. In visual contact with Hab at all times. Returned to Hab via same route.
Destination: North Ridge
Coordinates (use UTM NAD27 CONUS): 12 S 0518464 4251538.
Participants: Whittle, Kennedy, Levesque
Road(s) and routes per MDRS Map:
1) Walk to North Ridge from Hab
2) Ascend highpoint at 12 S 0518464 4251538 via South West ridge
3) Return to Hab via same route
Mode of travel: Walk