PHOTO CHALLENGE - WEEK THREE!
This challenge is going to be great!
We are starting to see seals! And the pups we're seeing right now are actually quite large - since they were born last October/…
Sea Ice Training
Here's a question. What's the most important thing you need to be able to recognize on the sea ice? Think hard!
If you said a crack - you're right! So, in class today we learned…
Snowmobile and Sea Ice Training
For the past couple of days, I've been in training - snowmobile and sea ice training this time. It's fantastic being back in school again. I'm learning so many new…
Antarctic Firsts - Part II:
In 1911 the world’s imagination was captured by a competition to reach the South Pole. After decades of discovery and exploration, several expeditions competed to be the…
Antarctic Firsts - Part one
Throughout my expedition I've experienced many 'firsts'.
First time to New Zealand
First time in Antarctica
I experienced my first Earthquake
First time on a snowmobile…
Postcards are off!
The postcards were mailed on January 17 (McMurdo Station, Antarctica time), which would be January 16 in the States. I was thrilled to receive so many postcards from all over the…
PHOTO CHALLENGE - WEEK TWO!
What fun we had with the first photo contest!!! Thank you to all who participated. But, if you didn't vote yet, no worries, you can still do so. Check out the January…
Happy Camper School - Day two
What an amazing view to wake up to - Mt. Erebus!
What an amazing morning view!
I enjoyed this beautiful site - but only briefly. There was a lot to do before Corey…
Happy Camper School - Day one
At McMurdo Station, there are many warm building to protect yourself from the harsh and windy weather but, how do you survive in the field? Any ideas? The first thing…
To the ICE??
After five flight cancellations or postponements due to good weather - I think we are finally off to the ice! Yes, you read that correctly, good weather. Apparently the weather at…
Off to the the CDC to get ECW gear and hopefully a flight!
Here we go! The team is off to the CDC (Clothing Distribution Center) to get our ECW (Extreme Cold Weather) gear. How's that for some…
Competition anyone?
My team members are all very driven! And, I've quickly learned that this 'drive' often turns into a friendly competition. So, what started out yesterday as a nice leisurely…
