Journal

Today was a monumental day for the DISC drill and science crews. We finally reached a depth of 3,000 meters. We have now collected 3,000 meters of ice and are still going strong towards our 3,330 meter depth goal. The 3,000 meter was celebrated in the arch with smiles and a toast to our achievement. Reaching this depth, given the technical challenges of the season, is a real success. Once we reach 3,054 meters, the WAIS Divide core will be the deepest American drilled ice core in history! It is a real privilege to be a part of this amazing project.

Heidi 3000
Heidi with the 3,000 meter deep ice core!

Group 3000
Drillers and core handlers celebrating the 3,000th meter of WAIS Divide ice.

Corehandlers
The 2010-2011 ice core handling crew. We are all thrilled that we reached the 3,000 meter mark.

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