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tracks leading in towards the land and at length marks 
of a pony's hoofs. We followed these and some ski tracks 
right into the land, coming at length to the highest of the 
Pram Point ridges. I decided to camp here, and as we 
unpacked I saw four figures approaching. They proved 
to be Evans and his party. They had ascended towards 
Castle Rock on Friday and found a good camp site on top 
of the Ridge. They were in good condition. It was a 
relief to hear they had found a good road up. They went 
back to their camp later, dragging one of our sledges and 
a light load. Atkinson is to go to Hut Point this morning 
to tell Wilson about us. The rest ought to meet us and 
help us up the hill — just off to march up the hill, hoping 
to avoid trouble with the pony." 
Sunday y March 5, a.m. — Marched up the hill to Evans' 
Camp under Castle Rock. Evans' party came to meet 
us and helped us up with the loads — it was a steep, stiff 
pull ; the pony was led up by Oates. As we camped for 
lunch Atkinson and Gran appeared, the former having 
been to Hut Point to carry news of the relief. I sent 
Gran on to Safety Camp to fetch some sugar and 
chocolate, left Evans, Oates, and Keohane in camp, and 
marched on with remaining six to Hut Point. It was 
calm at Evans' Camp, but blowing hard on the hill and 
harder at Hut Point. Found the hut in comparative 
order and slept there. 
