After collecting the party's personal belongings the tent was lowered over the bodies of Scott and his two companions and a 12-foot snow cairn was built over it. A pair of skis were used to form a cross over their grave.
After gathering the party's possessions, a tent was lowered over the bodies of Scott and his companions, and a 12-foot snow mound was built on top. A pair of skis were used to form an X over their graves.