PLANNED PROGRAMME

After a reconnaissance of the Brown Hills and lower Darwin Glacier by Professor R.H. Clark and Mr. R.H. Wheeler in October 1961 it was decided to send an expedition into this region. It was planned that the expedition would map the Brown Hills (200 sq. miles) and then sledge (man-hauling) across glaciers to Darwin Mountains (200 sq. miles) and/or Tentacle Ridge (90 sq. miles). This was expected to occupy the 8-10 week field season. In case the glaciers could not be crossed the Taylor Valley (600 sq. miles) was considered as an alternative area to be mapped after Brown Hills.

As well as geological mapping and a glaciological study the expedition planned to collect botanical and zoological specimens wherever possible and take Meteorological records.