in. They had been held up by the open leads off Petowik glacier, which did not close until last night. Alakutsiak has only four dogs now, having lost two while he was away. He is as cheerful as ever and as for as a seal from the abundance he has had to eat. He brought some meat for Pudflak, and his family. 16 February. Wednesday - Clear except toward horizon. Calm. Temp. 9 a.m.-21°; 9 p.m.-18°; noon-18° About 10:30 all three kamatiks be- gan to start back to Umanak, Sigdler leading with Ekblaw and most of his baggage. I had started out for my daily walk. They overtook me a half mile this side of the big gulch.