THE EXPEDITION BASE 



the hut stood firm. Kallquist, who was within the 

 hut, did not reahze that there was a high wind un- 

 til glancing through one of the windows he saw 

 our heavy carrying device waltzing past the hut. 



Several times during the winter seasons the hut 

 was subjected to storms having wind velocities in 

 excess of one hundred miles per hour ; but each time 

 it stood firm though the wireless mast came down 

 several times. 



The insolation with balsam wool proved very 

 satisfactory. The experience of all polar expedi- 

 tions having shown the importance of adequate 

 ventilation of winter quarters, vent pipes were in- 

 serted in the walls of the living room near the floor 

 and ceiling at both ends of the room. 



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