Shackleton now aimed to reach Hut Point in 50 days, since according to Shackleton's prior orders Nimrod, having returned to take the expedition home, would depart on 1 March at the latest.
Shackleton tog nu sigte på at nå Hut Point i løbet af 50 dage, fordi ifølge Shackletons forudgående ordre skulle "Nimrod", efter at have returneret for at hente ekspeditionen hjem, rejse senest 1. marts.