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7 January 2012 Learning the Lingo - CHALLENGE

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Learning the Lingo Learning the Lingo is almost like learning another language. There are new terms, nicknames, abbreviations and acronyms for nearly everything I'm experiencing. But I'm catching on fast. Just in case you are not familiar with an acronym - it's a 'word' that is formed from the

6 January 2012 What to pack?

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What to pack? What do you pack when you are going to Antarctica for 6 weeks? In order to answer that question, I first had to find out about the baggage allowances. ### Baggage allowance To get to New Zealand, all summer participants (it's summer at McMurdo station during January and February)

5 January 2012 PQ’ed part two – the Dentist

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Preparation – PQ’ed part two – the Dentist Would you believe me if I told you I was actually looking forward to my dentist visit? Well I was – because it put me one step closer to getting fully PQ’ed (Physically Qualified). Not to mention I would have bright, shiny, clean teeth! ## Clean and

5 January 2012 In New Zealand, Heading Home!

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Last moments on the ice This morning at 3:00 a.m., I watched the C-17 cargo jet land on the sea ice on the outskirts of McMurdo Station. The sun was hidden behind mountains and I tried to take in my last moments on the ice. After passengers arriving to McMurdo boarded the Terra Bus and cargo was

4 January 2012 More Preparation – PQ’ed - Doctor visits

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Preparation – PQ’ed Preparation, preparation, preparation – this IS the motto of my trip. Questions keep pouring in from students, family and friends asking me… ‘What are you doing to get ready for your upcoming adventure?’ That is an excellent question! When you plan a trip to a remote, extreme

Passport to Antarctica

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ upcoming expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea and student Antarctica R.A.W. challenges.

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4 January 2012 The New Geographic South Pole

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Travel update TBD are the words I keep seeing on the television screens next to my scheduled flight to ChristChurch. To Be Determined. The snow has stopped, but thick clouds still cover Ross Island. Thankfully, my time at the South Pole has taught me patience. When people ask me if I'm flying

3 January 2012 Physical Preparation – Part 3 and final physical prep. video

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Physical Preparation – Part 3 and final physical prep. video As my departure date nears - only 3 days to go - I’m reminiscing about all of the preparation I had to do for this adventure. And these physical preparation videos are making me feel a little bit like… you guessed it - Rocky! Can’t you

Memphis Pink Palace Educator Selected to Go to Antarctica

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Chilling Studies on Weddell Seals

Article about PolarTREC teacher Alex Eilers’ visit to Bailey Station Elementary to discuss her upcoming expedition to study Weddell seals in the Ross Sea.

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