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Peary's Polar Expedition: A Historic Journey to the North Pole in 1909

Discover Robert E. Peary's epic 1909 journey to the North Pole. Learn about his meticulous planning, leadership, and use of innovative navigation methods. Follow the team's challenging trek through the icy wilderness, overcoming obstacles and pushing boundaries in pursuit of a historic achievement.

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Peary's Polar Expedition: A Historic Journey to the North Pole in 1909

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  1. Robert E. Peary www.pearyeagleisland.org Source:www.americaslibrary.gov

  2. Navigation by sextant, magnetic compass, and visual sastrugi wind surface markings: 413 nautical miles in 37 days Today: GPS!

  3. Migration of the Pole www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/ Natural Resource Canada

  4. Peary set out onto the polar sea ice with 6 expedition members, 21 Eskimos, and the best 140 dogs (out of 246) with 19 sleds carrying loads of 450 to 500 lbs. He formed them into 6 teams (divisions) and they broke the trail, established igloo camps, and carried out a system of one-way relays to move supplies forward, sending the injured and poorer performers back to land, one team at a time along the way to 88° N, while Peary saved his own energy for the final dash. Ward Hunt Island By 88°N, Peary had the choice of the 4 most motivated Eskimos, the best 40 dogs and 5 sleds. 88°N The Pole! ~25 miles/day

  5. The North Pole: April 6, 1909 OoqueahOotah Henson EgingwahSeegloo Source: www.britannica.com

  6. The North Pole Math Game 10,000 lbs of supplies (food, fuel, shelter…) 20 sleds that can carry 500lbs 140 dogs (7 per sled) ~500 miles to travel (inc. detours) Each team has to have enough supplies to return….and the return gets longer for each of the later support teams… Assume 5 teams of 4 sleds (100 miles for team 1, 200 for team 2…etc). What is the total distance travelled? How much food etc must you cache to supply the next group?

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