The Franklin Trail - 1996 Expedition

The Franklin Point Expedition July 10, 1996 to July 27, 1996
TEAM MEMBERS:	John Harrington - Team Leader John MacDonald - Archaeologist Derek Smith - Photographer John Townson - Adventurist Del McLean - Adventurist PHOTO © 1996, DEREK SMITH OUR 1996 TEAM: (L to R) JOHN MACDONALD, JOHN HARRINGTON, JOHN TOWNSON, DEREK SMITH, DEL MCLEAN
PURPOSE:	To explore the northwest coast of King William Island from Franklin Point to Little Point. To refine hiking and camping strategies over an extended distance without outside support.
SUMMARY:	The team hiked apporximately 90 miles over a 10 day period. Significant new Franklin era sites were discovered, documented and left undisturbed. Satellite telephone communication was pioneered in the area. Extensive video footage was made. PHOTO © 1996, JOHN MACDONALD ARCTIC POPPY AND YELLOW LICHEN " ANY FORM OF COLOUR AMID THE ENDLESS GRAY ROCK IS A TREAT FOR THE EYES."
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS:	warm (5 degrees to 17 degrees Celsius) This was the warmest summer in the area for the past 35 years. mostly sunny windy
SPONSORS:	Canadian Coleman Canadian Airlines U.M.G. Cable T.V. Baka Communications Sutton River Clothing