Launching an extensive scientific research expedition, he traveled with over three times more men than Amundsen, alongside over 30 dogs, 19 Siberian ponies, and three state-of-the-art motorized sledges.
Meluncurkan ekspedisi riset ilmiah yang panjang, ia pergi dengan tiga kali lipat lebih orang dibanding Amundsen, bersama 30 anjing, 19 kuda poni Siberia, dan tiga kereta luncur motor canggih.