 He had missed the corner post on the outward trip (by only 300 yards), but found it on the return journey and took photographs as it was still in good condition after 50 years since its placement.They arrived back at Bloods Creek on 29 June 1936, after 36 days and almost 600 miles of travel.Colson planned a second crossing in 1938, but it did not proceed due to a lack of resources.