2 Hebert clamps securing the end of the Willy transfer hose, waiting for the next reel of hose to be connected.
Sun and Wind at Hut Point
A short walk to Hut Point on on Ross Island to watch some of the long sunset.
Filter Change at the Helo Port
Dan in front of a fueling station at the helo port. Spent the day changing filters in the different stations to open the helo port for the summer season.
Clearing the Pax Terminal from a Snow Drift
Fuelie Sean shoveling a snow drift from the passenger terminal at Phoenix Airfield, trying to open a clearing for the fuel tank to receive fuel for heating.
Constructing the Ice Pier
Workers removing blown snow from a recent con 1 storm off of the ice pier at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
Back at McMurdo Station
Arrived back here a few weeks ago to begin another season. Staying for a couple of months for WinFly before heading to South Pole station for the summer.
Overlook on Eagle Pass
Pretty sure this was from a hike up the Lewis Creek trail to Eagle Pass, overlooking the Durango area. Twin Buttes, Perins Peak and Lake Nighthorse are visible in the distance. I believe Silver Mountain is the closest peak visible.
International Antarctic Centre
Evening walk around the International Antarctic Center in Christchurch. Staying nearby at one of the airport hotels while waiting for the weather to clear for our flight to McMurdo.
The Signal Mast at Cave Rock
Looking up at the signal mast on the top of Cave Rock in Sumner.